U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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FDA.gov Website Refresh
FDA is pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned public website. We are making website improvements to provide a more modern and customer-centric web experience.
Fostering Drug Competition
Increasing the availability of generic drugs helps to create competition in the marketplace, helping make treatment more affordable and increasing access to healthcare for more patients.
Combating the Opioid Crisis
FDA takes actions to combat prescription opioid abuse.
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts
The FDA provides information gathered from press releases and other public notices about certain recalls of FDA-regulated products. Not all recalls have press releases or are posted on this website
May 26
Cargill Expands Previously Announced Voluntary Recall of Select Southern States® Feed Due to High/Excessive/or Elevated Aflatoxin Levels
Food & Beverages
May 24
Norbrook Laboratories Limited Recalls Veterinary Products to Provide Sterility Assurance
Animal & Veterinary
May 24
The Village Company Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of La Bella Extreme Sport Styling Gel Due to Bacterial Contamination
Cosmetics
FDA Voices: Perspectives from FDA Experts
2019 Spring Unified Agenda Reflects FDA’s Continuity and Consistency
These regulatory actions are designed to advance the FDA’s policy priorities, innovation, and science-based decision-making.
Working with the Food Industry to Reduce Confusion Over Date Labels
"Best If Used By" helps clarify that the date label is about quality, not safety, and that products do not necessarily have to be discarded after the date.
FDA’s Global Inspection Program Helps Ensure Generic Drug Safety
FDA stands behind the rigorous standards and regulatory inspections that go into ensuring the safety and quality of all generic drugs.
Recently Published Guidances
May 24
Section 503A Bulks List Final Rule Questions and Answers; Small Entity Compliance Guide;
Drugs
May 21
Development of Therapeutic Protein Biosimilars: Comparative Analytical Assessment and Other Quality-Related Considerations Guidance for Industry
Drugs
May 17
Draft Guidance for Industry: The Use of an Alternate Name for Potassium Chloride in Food Labeling
Food & Beverages