News & Events
Navigate the News & Events Section
Press releases and announcements, media contacts and transcripts
What's New By TopicUpdates on information about food, drugs, vaccines, medical devices and products, animal and veterinary issues, and cosmetics
Approvals of FDA-Regulated ProductsNew drugs and complex medical devices must meet stringent guidelines before being made available for consumer use
Public Health FocusAn archive of featured topics and public health issues
Congressional testimonies given by senior FDA leadership
Speeches by FDA OfficialsNoteworthy public statements by FDA officials
Meetings, Conferences, & WorkshopsUpcoming events, past meetings, and transcripts of those meetings
Interactive MediaA listing of videos, podcasts, blogs, widgets and more that are available from FDA.
Resources for You
Recent Press Announcements
- January 18, 2017 – Statement from FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D. announcing new draft guidances on medical product communications
- January 18, 2017 – FDA and EPA issue final fish consumption advice
- December 23, 2016 – FDA approves first drug for spinal muscular atrophy