FDA

American  

[ef-dee-ey] / ˈɛfˈdiˈeɪ /

noun

U.S. Government.

1. Food and Drug Administration: a division of the Department of Health and Human Services that protects the public against impure and unsafe foods, drugs, and cosmetics.

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FDA British  

abbreviation

1. Food and Drug Administration: a federal agency responsible for monitoring trading and safety standards in the food and drug industries

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Example Sentences

The company said Tuesday that it is evaluating a path forward for Tavneos with the FDA.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ingredients could cause a “life-threatening” drop in blood pressure when mixed with nitrates found in prescription drugs, according to the FDA.

From Los Angeles Times

“We take the FDA’s concerns seriously and have initiated a review of the letter with our legal and regulatory teams,” the company said in a statement.

From Barron's

The company, which is testing the technology in clinical trials, is seeking regulatory authorization through the FDA, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But today “peptide” has become shorthand for an injectable drug that hasn’t undergone FDA approval.

From The Wall Street Journal