FD glossary terms

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Fda

/ˌɛf.diːˈeɪ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The United States Food and Drug Administration, a federal agency responsible for regulating food safety, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and other related products.
    The FDA approved the new vaccine after extensive clinical trials.

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Commentary

The term 'FDA' is often used as a standalone abbreviation in legal and regulatory contexts related to health and safety laws.


Fda Approval

/ˌɛfˌdiːˈeɪ əˈpruːvəl/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Official authorization granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitting a drug, device, or food additive to be marketed in the United States.
    The company received FDA approval after extensive safety testing.

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Commentary

FDA approval is a key regulatory milestone ensuring that products meet safety and efficacy standards before reaching consumers.


Fda Clearance

/ˌɛfˌdiːˈeɪ ˈklɪərəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Official authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowing a medical device to be marketed after demonstrating it is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device.
    The company received FDA clearance for its new cardiac monitor, permitting its sale in the United States.

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Commentary

FDA clearance via a 510(k) pathway differs from FDA approval in that it is a less stringent authorization based on equivalence rather than extensive clinical data.


Fda Regulations

/ˌɛf di eɪ ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Rules and standards issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration governing the safety, efficacy, labeling, and manufacturing of food, drugs, medical devices, and related products.
    The company had to revise its clinical trial protocols to comply with FDA regulations.

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Commentary

FDA regulations are a critical subset of administrative law and must be drafted with precision to ensure compliance and effective enforcement.

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