Several federal agencies oversee the safety of products for the American public:
The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, which is a commission charged with protecting the public from the dangerous effects of thousands of different types of products, particularly those that pose fire, chemical, and electrical hazards, as well as products such as childrens toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and much more.
The Food and Drug Administration, which is responsible for protecting consumers from dangerous food and drugs. The FDA is responsible for instigating recalls on dangerous products, as well as developing safety requirements and approving the use of certain drugs and other medical treatments.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is responsible for saving lives, preventing injuries, and reducing the economic costs of traffic crashes by providing vehicle safety standards and enforcement.
Department of Transportation, which is also responsible for ensuring that vehicles and vehicle parts sold to consumers are safe to be operated on U.S. roadways.
The Department of Energy and the Federal Trade Commission, which is tasked with ensuring the safety of appliances that participate in the EnergyGuide and other energy efficiency programs.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of agriculturally produced food, including meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products, as well as organic products including fibers.
The Department of Treasury, which oversees the safety of certain regulated products such as tobacco, beer, and distilled spirits.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which oversees the safety of products that are used in the workplace.
The Environmental Protection Agency, which oversees the safety of pesticides.