Bottled water refers to the drinking water that is packed in plastic bottles. It is meant for individual consumption and is available throughout the world. Bottled water has to adhere to international quality standards. But, is it really safe to drink bottled water? Read on.
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) has set some standards to [...]
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In its recent key decisions, FDA revealed the list of drugs which are harful to the individuals. FDA was criticised earlier for delaying the list. It has recently decided to release the list on a quarterly basis.
The list includes 20 medications. However, if a drug is on the list it means that the analysis on [...]
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You are free to eat tomatoes now! FDA released the ban on tomatoes. They are yet to find out the source of this dreaded bacteria. But, the research FDA conducted on 1700 samples revealed that the bacterium is not present.
Salmonella is a gram-negative bacterium that causes typhoid fever, paratyphoid fever and food borne illnesses. The [...]
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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 [...]
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Which industries does FDA regulate?
FDA ensures that our food intake is harmless and healthy. It takes care that the cosmetics we use won’t injure us. Further, it ensures that medicines, medical devices, and radiation-emitting consumer products are secure and efficient. FDA also regulates food and drugs for pets and farm animals.
What are the products that [...]
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Are you familiar with the fundamentals of FDA?
What is FDA?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the US government agency. It approves all drugs for marketing before they are made available to the public. The agency enforces laws on the manufacturing, testing and use of drugs and medical devices.
What are FDA regulations?
FDA regulations are set [...]
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