An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know U.S. Food and Drug Administration Search Menu Home About FDA FDA Commissioner FDA Commissioner Share Tweet Linkedin Email Print Follow Dr. Woodcock @DrWoodcockFDA External Link Disclaimer Janet Woodcock was named Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs on January 20, 2021. As Acting Commissioner, Dr. Woodcock oversees the full breadth of the FDA portfolio and execution of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and other applicable laws. This includes assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices; the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation; and the regulation of tobacco products. Read full bio Content current as of: 01/20/2021 FDA Commissioner Footer Links FDA Archive About FDA Accessibility Visitor Information Website Policies / Privacy No FEAR Act FOIA HHS.gov USA.gov Contact FDA Follow FDA on Facebook Follow FDA on Twitter View FDA videos on YouTube Subscribe to FDA RSS feeds FDA Homepage Contact Number 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)

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