U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D., Commissioner
The FDA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the Nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. It also works to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable and to help the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health. Andrew C. von Eschenbach has served as FDA Commissioner since 2006. He previously served…
