Which industries FDA does not regulate?

Here are the industries that FDA does not regulate:

1. Advertising

Federal Trade Commission regulates all advertising. It ensures that all advertisements are truthful and not misleading.

2. Alcohol

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms that belong to the Treasury department, regulates the labeling and quality of alcoholic beverages.

3. Consumer Products

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) monitors and ensures the safety of consumer goods.

4. Drugs of Abuse

Drug Enforcement department handles illegal drugs.

5. Health Insurance

Insurance, the cost of health care products or procedures, or reimbursement for health and medical expenses do not fall under FDA regulations.

6. Meat and Poultry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service handles meat and poultry

7. Pesticides

The regulation of pesticides is shared between FDA, USDA, and the SPA

8. Restaurants and grocery stores

Restaurants and grocery stores are handled by local county health departments.

9. Water

The regulation of water is shared between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and FDA. EPA develops national standards for drinking water from municipal water supplies. FDA controls the labeling and safety of bottled water.