FDA
Category: compliance
Food and Drug Administration — US agency regulating food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the US federal agency responsible for protecting public health by regulating food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, tobacco, and biological products. For cross-border e-commerce, FDA regulations affect sellers of cosmetics, dietary supplements, food products, and certain medical devices. Products must meet FDA requirements for labeling, registration, and safety before being sold in the US.
Examples
- • A seller importing cosmetics to the US must register their establishment with FDA and list all products under the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP).
- • Dietary supplements sold in the US must comply with FDA labeling requirements and may not make unapproved health claims.
- • Amazon US may restrict or remove listings for food and cosmetics that lack proper FDA compliance documentation.