Food and Drug Administration | Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Eligibility
No restrictions
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Eastern Time
888-463-6332
Voice·
Toll-Free: 888-INFO-FDA
Websitehttps://www.fda.gov
Application process
Call, visit website, or write
Fees
None
Service area
AZ
Responsible for ensuring that food, dietary supplements, and cosmetics are safe and properly labeled. Also responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medicines (prescription drugs and over-the-counter), medical devices (from bandages to pacemakers), blood products, vaccines, and pet food and veterinary drugs. Regulates tobacco products and electronic products that emit radiation (such as microwave ovens and x-ray machines). Investigates complaints about their safety and publishes recall notices.
Last Assured
10/01/2025
Providing organization
Food and Drug Administration
Responsible for ensuring that food, dietary supplements, and cosmetics are safe and properly labeled. Also responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medicines (prescription drugs and over-the-counter), medical devices (from bandages to pacemakers), blood products, vaccines, and pet food and veterinary drugs. Regulates tobacco products and electronic products that emit radiation (such as microwave ovens and x-ray machines). Investigates complaints about their safety and publishes recall notices.