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FDA Takes Action to Address Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization for second COVID-19 vaccine.

FDA is working with U.S. Government partners, including CDC, and international partners to address the pandemic.

COVID-19 Information

Food

Drugs

Medical Devices

Radiation-Emitting Products

Vaccines, Blood, and Biologics

Animal and Veterinary

Cosmetics

Tobacco Products

New Era for Smarter Food Safety

New Era of Smarter Food Safety

A new approach to food safety that recognizes and builds on the progress made in the past but looks towards what processes and tools will be needed for the future.

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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.

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Combating the Opioid Crisis

FDA takes actions to combat prescription opioid abuse.

Feb 23

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: February 23, 2021

Feb 22

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Policies to Guide Medical Product Developers Addressing Virus Variants

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Feb 23

Medtronic Announces Voluntary Recall of Unused Valiant Navion™ Thoracic Stent Graft System

Medical Devices

Feb 22

Urban Remedy Voluntarily Recalls Beverages with Undeclared Almond & Cashew Allergens

Food & Beverages

Feb 19

Market District Voluntarily Recalls Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzels Due to Undeclared Pecan Allergen

Food & Beverages

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Reflections on a Record Year for Novel Device Innovation Despite COVID-19 Challenges

FDA achieved a record number of novel medical device authorizations in 2020.

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FDA’s Generic Drug Program in 2020 Helped Ensure Availability of High-Quality, Affordable Drugs Amid COVID-19

In 2020, the FDA’s generic drug program moved steadily forward even as the COVID-19 pandemic presented additional complexities.

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FDA Steps Up Efforts to Protect Consumers from Food Allergens

FDA uses its authorities to help protect those with food allergies.

More FDA Voices

Feb 22

Development of Monoclonal Antibody Products Targeting SARS-CoV-2, Including Addressing the Impact of Emerging Variants, During the COVID 19 Public Health Emergency

Drugs

Feb 22

Emergency Use Authorization for Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19

Biologics

Feb 22

Policy for Evaluating Impact of Viral Mutations on COVID-19 Tests

Medical Devices

FDA Guidance Search

Jobs at FDA

Inspections and Compliance

MedWatch: Safety Alerts

Science & Research

FDA Organization

Import Program

Warning Letters

Combination Products

What does FDA regulate?

Criminal Investigations

Disposal of Unused Medicines

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