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Protects the public health by assuring that foods (except for meat from livestock, poultry, and some egg products which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture) are safe, wholesome, sanitary, and properly labeled; ensuring that human and veterinary drugs, and vaccines and other biological products and medical devices intended for human use are safe and effective A) Protecting the public from electronic product radiation B) Assuring cosmetics and dietary supplements are safe and properly labeled C) Regulating tobacco products D) Advancing the public health by helping to speed product innovations FDA's responsibilities extend to the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and other U.S. territories and possessions.

Physical Address

Philadelphia Regional Office, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Hours

Administrative Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Emergency Reporting Lines: 24/7

Application process

Call or visit the website for more information.

Fee

Service provided free of charge

Eligibility

Open to the public; no restrictions.

Service area

DE PA

Agency info

United States Food and Drug Administration

Ensures the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.