Globalization Resources for Consumers

The globalization of the manufacturing process involves untold numbers of people all over the world---from the Indian researcher who has an innovative idea for a medical device to the Colombian farmer who raised the beans for your morning coffee and all of the product makers, advertisers, regulators and consumers in between. On this page, you will find links to help you learn more about FDA's global efforts and how they help ensure the safety of thousands of foreign products that come into the United States each day.