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        Import Program – Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Importing FDA Regulated Products

                        
                Importing Animal and Veterinary Products
          Importing Biologics and CBER Regulated Products
          Importing Cosmetics
          Importing Human Drugs
          Importing Human Foods
          Importing Medical Devices
          Importing Radiation-Emitting Electronic Products
          Importing Tobacco Products


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          Importing FDA Regulated ProductsImport Program – Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Importing FDA Regulated Products
  	
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The FDA regulates a wide range of products, including foods (except for aspects of some meat, poultry and egg products, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture); human and veterinary drugs; vaccines and other biological products; medical devices intended for human use; radiation-emitting electronic products; cosmetics; dietary supplements, and tobacco products.

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For a list of traditionally-recognized product categories that fall under FDA’s regulatory jurisdiction, please visit the What Does FDA Regulate? page.

To learn more about these products and their regulatory requirements please visit the following pages:

Regulated Product
			Find Information about:Human Foods
			Foods for human consumption, including dietary supplements, food and color additives, and food contact substancesHuman Drugs
			Active pharmaceutical ingredients and both prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medicationsVaccines, Blood and Biologics
			Biologic products such as human blood, blood donor screening tests, human tissue, embryos, human plasma, and medical devices for use in blood banking operationsMedical Devices
			Medical devices such as bandages, contact lenses, first aid kits, pacemakers, and surgical instrumentsRadiation-Emitting Electronic Products
			Radiation-emitting products such as x-ray machines, microwave ovens, CD-ROMs, LEDs, and laser pointersCosmetics
			Cosmetic products such as shampoo, make-up, face creams, and eyelash extensionsAnimal and Veterinary
			Animal food and feed, including pet food, as well as veterinary medicines and devicesTobacco Products
			FDA-regulated tobacco products such as cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), cigars, and all other tobacco products

                                                                                  Content current as of:
      11/22/2023Importing FDA Regulated Products                
                          

                        Importing Animal and Veterinary Products
          Importing Biologics and CBER Regulated Products
          Importing Cosmetics
          Importing Human Drugs
          Importing Human Foods
          Importing Medical Devices
          Importing Radiation-Emitting Electronic Products
          Importing Tobacco Products


                        Importing COVID-19 Supplies
 
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