Inside the FDA

As a professional in an industry regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it is very important that you understand who FDA is and what it does. Compliance with FDA regulations is required in order for your company to sell its products, so we believe that everyone in your company should have some familiarity with FDA and the way it works. In this section we have assembled a variety of resources to help you get to know FDA better, so that you can help your company to develop a positive relationship with FDA.

FDA Centennial  1906 - 2006

This site celebrates FDA's 100 years of service protecting and promoting public health.

FDA and You - Centennial Edition 
This publication includes overview information on FDA's centers and historical information on FDA.

FDA - The Basics

The information on this page is geared for people who are new to industries regulated by FDA.  It provides an overview of what FDA is, who it does, and what it means to comply (or not comply) with FDA regulations.

FDA Protects the Public Health; Ranks High in Public Trust

This brochure published by FDA provides a brief history of FDA and explains how it protects public health.

FDA:  Who We Are and What We Do

This brochure created by FDA records some key information about the agency including FDA activities, priorities for the future, principles under which FDA operates, and some other interesting facts.

FDA Science: From Concept to Consumer

This article from FDA Consumer discusses FDA's Science Forum, and how it uses science to protect public health.

History of FDA and Legislation

On this page, the GMP Institute has compiled a collection of links to articles to help you understand the history of FDA and its regulations, which may add perspective to your current understanding of how the regulatory process works.  You can find out more about the people who have held the position of FDA Commissioner, and important milestones in the history of FDA.

FDA Organizational Structure

This page explains the organization of the Food and Drug Administration.  It contains links to the entities within FDA, and links to their organizational charts.

How To Get the Information You Need From FDA

Compiled here are a variety of resources which may aid you if you need to get information from the FDA, or if you need to contact FDA.

Frequently Called FDA Phone Numbers and Web Site Index

FDA provides a good reference to phone numbers and web sites that consumers and industry professionals might need.

How Much Do You Know About the FDA?

This quiz, which was reprinted from FDA Consumer,  tests how much you know about what products FDA regulates.

Public Affairs Specialists: On the FDA's Front Line

This FDA Consumer article explains the role of Public Affairs Specialists, who act as key links between FDA and the consumers it seeks to protect.

Small Business Guide To FDA

The US FDA publishes this document to try to facilitate communication with the agency.  It seeks to help increase communication with the small business community, thereby improving understanding and working relationships.  It contains information on FDA's organizations, policies, procedures, and regulations.

FDA District Offices and Regions

This page provides listings of FDA regions and district offices, along with contact information.

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