Food
Food Topics
FDA’s biotechnology policy, consultation procedures
Dietary SupplementsOverview of dietary supplements and the FDA's role in regulating this group of foods.
Food Defense & Emergency ResponseFDA works with other government agencies and private sector organizations to help reduce the risk of tampering or other malicious, criminal, or terrorist actions on the food and cosmetic supply.
Food Ingredients & PackagingSelected topics of interest about food ingredients and food contact substances
Food SafetyProduct-specific information on seafood, fruits, vegetables, milk, canned foods, and infant formula
Guidance, Compliance & Regulatory InformationInformation on food-related guidance documents, manufacturing processes, compliance & enforcement, and industry systems.
Information from the FDA Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition on international outreach, exporting and importing into the U.S., and trade agreements related to food safety.
Labeling & NutritionLabeling requirements for foods under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
News & EventsAccess to news releases, Constituent Updates, speeches, reports, upcoming meetings, and other events related to food safety and nutrition.
Resources for YouFood safety information for different audiences.
Science & ResearchInformation on Food-related research areas, risk assessments, laboratory methods, selected scientific publications and presentations on food safety and nutrition.
News and Events
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Strengthening Science at FDA to Improve Food Safety
A blog post by Michael Taylor, Deputy Commissioner for Foods at FDA - 09/22/2012
FDA advises consumers not to eat Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter - 09/19/2012
FDA releases preliminary data on arsenic levels in rice and rice products
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Consumers: consumer@fda.gov
Industry: industry@fda.gov
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Food and Drug Administration
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