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FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition - CFSAN/FDA

Organization URL(s)

consumer@fda.gov
www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OfficeofFoods/CFSAN/default.htm

Other Contact Information

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Outreach and Information Center
5100 Paint Branch Parkway, HFS-009
College Park, MD 20740-3835

888-723-3366 (Voice - Toll-free, Outreach and Information Center)
800-877-8339 (TTY)

Description

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) is one of five product-oriented centers of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The mission of CFSAN is to promote and protect the public health and economic interest by ensuring that the food supply is safe, nutritious, wholesome, and honest and that cosmetics are safe and properly labeled. In order to accomplish its mission CFSAN ensures that consumers are fully informed about the food and cosmetic products they buy; protects the public health through scientific research in food and nutrition; ensures accurate labeling of food; and educates consumers about diet and nutrition.

Online Resources

Bad Bug Book -- Food Borne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/FoodborneIllnessFoodbornePathogensNaturalToxins/BadBugBook/default.htm
Cosmetics
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/ucm118491.htm
Cosmetics: Information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/default.htm
Eating Outdoors: Handling Food Safely
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm109899.htm
Food Allergies: What You Need to Know
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm079311.htm
Food Safety for Moms-to-Be
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/HealthEducators/ucm081819.htm
Novelty Makeup
http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductandIngredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm143055.htm
Nutrition Information for Cooked Seafood
http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/FoodLabelingGuidanceRegulatoryInformation/InformationforRestaurantsRetailEstablishments/ucm114223.htm
Nutrition Information for Raw Fruits
http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/FoodLabelingGuidanceRegulatoryInformation/InformationforRestaurantsRetailEstablishments/ucm063482.htm
Nutrition Information for Raw Vegetables
http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/FoodLabelingGuidanceRegulatoryInformation/InformationforRestaurantsRetailEstablishments/ucm114222.htm
Raw Produce: Selecting and Serving it Safely
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm114299
Start at the Store: 7 Ways to Prevent Foodborne Illness
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094535.htm
The Food Label and You - NEW Video
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/NFLPM/ucm275409.htm
Tips for Older Dietary Supplement Users
http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/ConsumerInformation/ucm110493.htm
Trans Fat Now Listed With Saturated Fat and Cholesterol on the Nutrition Facts Label
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/NFLPM/ucm274590.htm
What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm076881.htm

Print Resources

Publications are available on Food Safety, Nutrition, Food Labeling, Dietary Supplements, Additives, Pesticides, and Contaminants, and Safe Seafood Purchasing, Handling & Storage.