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Purpose of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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What regulatory agencies monitor the food and beverage industry? What regulations should be eliminated or added? Why?

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services monitors the food and beverage industry. The agency monitors everything from food and drugs, including medical devices, vaccines, cosmetics, and tobacco products. It keeps consumers abreast of changes in federal regulations; provides updates on drug approvals; global ...

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