Laws, Regulations and Guidances
The mission of FDA is to enforce laws enacted by the U.S. Congress and regulations established by the Agency to protect the consumer's health, safety, and pocketbook. The supporting laws, regulations, and guidances that comprise the mission and scope of the CDER can be found in the following documents:
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
Selected Amendments to the FD&C Act
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA)
Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) (Title II of the Drug Quality Security Act)