How are medical products and animal-derived foods regulated differently by FDA?

• A. Animal drugs, feeds, and medicated feeds fall under CVM; human foods are regulated by CFSAN; meat/poultry products regulated by FSIS
• B. All animal-derived foods under CVM; human foods under CFSAN; no FSIS involvement
• C. Animal drugs under CFSAN; feeds under FDA; meat under CVM
• D. Medicinal products regulated by EPA; animal foods by NIH

Answer: (A)

Regulatory oversight is divided by product type and agency. Veterinary medicines and the feeds that contain them are regulated by FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, ensuring safety and appropriate use of drugs in animals. Foods intended for human consumption are regulated by FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, which covers safety, labeling, and standards for most human foods. Meat and poultry products are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Food Safety and Inspection Service, which handles the slaughter, processing, and labeling of meat and poultry. This separation reflects the different legal authorities and public-health focuses: CVM for animal drugs and medicated feeds, CFSAN for human-food safety and labeling, and FSIS for meat/poultry safety and inspection.