The FDA, or Food and Drug Administration, is a U.S. government agency responsible for regulating food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. Its primary goal is to ensure that these products are safe, effective, and properly labeled. The FDA sets standards and guidelines that manufacturers must follow before their products can be sold to the public. To enforce these regulations, the FDA conducts inspections, reviews product applications, and monitors the market for compliance. This helps protect consumers from harmful products and ensures that they have access to safe and effective options. The FDA also provides information to the public about food safety and health-related issues.