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U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Mission Statement

The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health. Information in Spanish is available.

Contact Information

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring MD 20993

Phone: (301) 796-8240 Emergency Operations
Toll-free Phone: (800) 332-4010 Food and Seafood Info.
Toll-free Phone: (866) 300-4374 Emergency Operations
Fax: 301-827-5308
Website: http://www.fda.gov/

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