What are the 12 divisions of the FDA?

Office of New Drugs

  • Division of Dermatology and Dentistry (DDD)
  • Division of Gastroenterology (DG)
  • Division of Hepatology and Nutrition (DHN)
  • Division of Pulmonology, Allergy and Critical Care (DPACC)
  • Division of Rheumatology and Transplant Medicine (DRTM)
  • Division of Pharm/Tox for Immunology and Inflammation (DPT-II)

How many divisions are in the FDA?

It consists of the Office of the Commissioner and four directorates overseeing the core functions of the agency: Medical Products and Tobacco, Foods and Veterinary Medicine, Global Regulatory Operations and Policy, and Operations.

How is the FDA organized?

FDA is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services and consists of nine Center-level organizations and thirteen Headquarter (HQ) Offices. The list below contains the links to the FDA Overview Organization Chart, followed by links for each Center-level organization, in alphabetical order.

What are the 6 centers of the FDA?

Content current as of:

  • Office of the Commissioner.
  • Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
  • Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
  • Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER.
  • Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)
  • Center for Tobacco Products.
  • Center for Veterinary Medicine.

What are the four 4 centers created by FDA and explain its function?

“(4) Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health, and Research. “These Centers shall regulate the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, sale, offer for sale, transfer, promotion, advertisement, sponsorship of, and/or, where appropriate, the use and testing of health products.

What products does CDER regulate?

As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CDER regulates over-the-counter and prescription drugs, including biological therapeutics and generic drugs. This work covers more than just medicines. For example, fluoride toothpaste, antiperspirants, dandruff shampoos and sunscreens are all considered drugs.

Who manages the FDA?

The FDA is led by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Commissioner reports to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

What are the 4 centers in FDA?

FDA Field Offices

  • Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
  • Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
  • Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
  • Center for Tobacco Products.

Who is the director general of FDA Philippines?

. Oscar G. Gutierrez, Jr.
About FDA

Dr. Oscar G. Gutierrez, Jr., MPA, PCVPH Officer-In-Charge-Director General Office of the Director General [email protected]
Carolyn P. Custodio Director II, Officer-In-Charge South Luzon Cluster, Field Regulatory Operations Office [email protected]

How do I know if a product is FDA approved in the Philippines?

If consumers would like more information, they can call 301-827-4573 or 888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).