The regulation of scientific experiments is the responsibility of a variety of organizations and agencies. In the United States, the federal government has established the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee research and regulate the development and testing of new treatments and drugs. Other organizations, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), regulate scientific experiments related to the environment. In addition, universities and research institutions often have their own internal review boards that oversee research conducted by their faculty and staff. The goal of regulation is to ensure that scientific experiments are conducted safely and ethically.