06/11/2025
FDA 101: Product Recalls
Recalls are typically voluntary actions taken by a company to remove or correct products on the market that violate U.S. Food and Drug Administration laws and regulations. Recalls may be initiated proactively by a company, at FDA request, or ordered under statutory authority.…
05/14/2025
Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have. Products containing hidden drugs are also sometimes fal…
05/14/2025
Medical Devices
Consumer articles about medical devices.…
05/14/2025
Cosmetics
Consumer articles about cosmetics.…
05/14/2025
Radiation-Emitting Products
From medical X-ray scanners used to see inside the body to surgical lasers used for cosmetic purposes or to improve eyesight, FDA ensures the safety and effectiveness of a wide range or products that emit radiation. To learn more, read these Consumer Updates.…
