5.0 - Ph FDA

It is a health regulatory agency under the Department of Health (DOH).

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

What was the former name of the FDA?

BFAD (Bureau of Food and Drugs)

Which law created the agency in 1963?

RA 3720 -- Philippine "Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act"

Which law amended the FDA’s charter in 1987?

EO 175 — "Food, Drugs, Devices, Cosmetics Act"

Which law reorganized the FDA in 2009?

RA 9711 — FDA Act of 2009

Who heads the FDA and what is their official rank?

Director-General (Undersecretary of Health)

What are the food-related laws enforced by the FDA?

• RA 7394 – Consumer Act of the Philippines

• RA 10611 – Food Safety Act of 2013

• RA 8172 – ASIN Law (Salt Iodization)

• RA 8976 – Food Fortification Act of 2000

• EO 51 – Milk Code

• PD 856 – Code on Sanitation of the Philippines

What are the 4 Centers of the FDA established by RA 9711 Sec. 5?

1. Center for Drug Regulation & Research.

2. Center for Food Regulation & Research.

3. Center for Cosmetics Regulation & Research.

4. Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health, & Research.
   

What are the 3 required divisions within each FDA Center?

1. Licensing and Registration Division.

2. Product Research & Standards Development Division.

3. Laboratory Support Division

What are the 4 other support units/offices of the FDA?

1. Administration & Finance Office.

2. Policy & Planning Office.

3. Field Regulatory Operations Office.

4. Legal Services Support Center.