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The FDA is an agency of the Dept. of Health and Human Health Services. It is one of the U.S. Federal Executive Departments. The FDA is led by a Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and is appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and "over the counter" medications, vaccines, bio-pharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices, veterinary products, and cosmetics.

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