United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
(Agency)
Protects the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. Provides information on food and drug safety.
Coordinates reports from the public on FDA-regulated products. This includes prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, medical devices (hearing aids breast pumps, and pacemakers), cosmetics, special nutrition products (dietary supplements, medical foods and infant formulas), combination products (pre-filled drug syringe, metered-dose inhalers and nasal spray) and food (beverages and ingredients added to foods).
To report observed or suspected adverse affects, please go to: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm
Coordinates reports from the public on FDA-regulated products. This includes prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, medical devices (hearing aids breast pumps, and pacemakers), cosmetics, special nutrition products (dietary supplements, medical foods and infant formulas), combination products (pre-filled drug syringe, metered-dose inhalers and nasal spray) and food (beverages and ingredients added to foods).
To report observed or suspected adverse affects, please go to: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm
Eligibility: No restrictions
Application Process: Call or go online for information and services
Required Documentation: None
Fees: None
United States
Contact
To report an emergency involving food, drugs, medical device:
Toll-Free:
888-463-6332
(888-INFO-FDA)
Website: www.fda.gov
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring MD 20993
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Disabilities Access
Not applicable; services provided off-site