Everyday Impact: Examples of FDA Regulations in Your Life

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🛡️ The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs (medications), vaccines, biologics, medical devices, electronic products that emit radiation, cosmetics, animal foods & feed and veterinary products.
• 🍎 FDA regulations ensure food is safe, wholesome, sanitary, and properly labeled.
• 💊 They evaluate new drugs before they can be sold to ensure they are safe and effective.
• 💉 The FDA also regulates medical devices, from simple bandages to complex surgical equipment.
• 💄 Cosmetics must be safe for their intended use, and labeling must be accurate.
• ⚠️ Violations of FDA regulations can result in warnings, recalls, or legal action.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT directly regulated by the FDA?
   1. A. Prescription drugs
   2. B. Dietary supplements
   3. C. Health insurance plans
   4. D. Medical devices
2. The FDA's primary mission is to:
   1. A. Promote economic growth in the pharmaceutical industry
   2. B. Ensure the safety and effectiveness of products it regulates
   3. C. Lobby Congress for favorable legislation
   4. D. Provide funding for medical research
3. What does the FDA require for new drugs before they can be marketed?
   1. A. A celebrity endorsement
   2. B. Proof of safety and efficacy through clinical trials
   3. C. A large advertising budget
   4. D. Approval from the World Health Organization
4. Which of these products is regulated by the FDA regarding accurate labeling?
   1. A. Automobiles
   2. B. Real estate
   3. C. Cosmetics
   4. D. Furniture
5. What action might the FDA take if a company violates its regulations?
   1. A. Offer a tax break
   2. B. Issue a warning letter
   3. C. Provide free advertising
   4. D. Ignore the violation
6. The FDA regulates which of the following related to food?
   1. A. Restaurant pricing
   2. B. Food safety and labeling
   3. C. Agricultural subsidies
   4. D. International trade agreements
7. Which of the following is an example of a medical device regulated by the FDA?
   1. A. A smartphone
   2. B. A bandage
   3. C. A bicycle
   4. D. A television