Food and Drug Administration (Philippines)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines is a health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of food, drugs, cosmetics, and other health products in the country. The agency was created in 1963 and has undergone several reorganizations and amendments to its mandate over the years. Today, the FDA is led by a Director General and has a wide range of responsibilities, including licensing, monitoring, and regulating various health products.