The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency of the United States government that is responsible for protecting the public health by regulating the safety and effectiveness of drugs, medical devices, and other products in the food and healthcare industries. The FDA was created in 1906 and is part of the Department of Health and Human Services. The agency’s mission is to promote and protect the public health by ensuring that these products are safe and effective, and are properly labeled and advertised.