미국 보건복지부 산하 기관으로, 의약품, 생물학적 제제, 의료 기기 및 식품 공급의 안전성, 효능 및 보안을 보장하여 공중 보건을 보호하는 책임이 있는 기관.
Food and Drug Administration, a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, and the nation's food supply.
예문:
"The pharmaceutical company is waiting for final FDA approval before launching the new drug on the market."
"FDA regulations require strict testing protocols for all medical devices sold in the US."
"The FDA recently issued a public health warning regarding certain contaminated food products."