#Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA faces scrutiny over delays in critical medicine approvals
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is setting its sights on the purported concern behind the majority of complaints lodged against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency facing the highest number of grievances.
Confiscated fake goods haul in 2024 hit record P40.9 billion
The government's intensified anti-piracy efforts last year yielded a record-high P40.9 billion in confiscated fake products.
FDA oversight essential to safeguard child health, nutrition — UNICEF
Government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have been urged to strengthen regulation and coordination to ensure that consumer products, particularly those intended for children, remain safe.
FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Thursday backed the public health benefits of nicotine pouches, authorizing Philip Morris International’s Zyn to help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes.
FDA expands list of VAT-exempt medicines for cancer, diabetes, mental health
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory announcing the inclusion of additional medicines for cancer, diabetes, and mental health in its list of products exempt from value-added tax (VAT).
Pia Cayetano hails SC ruling upholding FDA’s regulatory authority over tobacco products
Senator Pia Cayetano hailed the Supreme Court’s final ruling granting the Food and Drug Administration the jurisdiction to regulate tobacco products.
Villafuerte bats for stronger FDA vs counterfeit medicines
The FDA has warned the public that these counterfeit medicines “pose potential danger or injury to consumers".
FDA issues advisory on safe use of toys, childcare products to prevent choking risks
As the country celebrates National Safe Kids Week, it is the perfect occasion to address how to keep the little ones safe while they play.
‘No reason to take their sweet time’: Villafuerte urges FDA to speed up registration of ASF vaccines
"An immunization drive alone can prevent more ASF-related animal deaths."
Avoid drug products from unauthorized medical sources --- FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned the public about unsafe drug products from unauthorized sources such as medical doctors, unlicensed clinics, and other health facilities.
Nancy counters Robin: 'Whitening not a basis for good looks'
Binay also wondered who administered the IV session since she knew that it requires a doctor's approval.
FDA extends validity of licenses, certificates to boost drug accessibility
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Samuel Zacate on Tuesday, Feb. 13 said the agency has extended the license to operate (LTO) and certificate of product registration (CPR) renewal period from three years to five years.
FDA grants certificate of product registration for Comirnaty vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the application and granted a Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) to the Covid-19 vaccine Comirnaty.
FDA warns vs possible health risks of unnotified glow-in-the-dark lato-lato
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Philippines has issued a warning against the possible health risks of glow-in-the-dark lato-lato that did not undergo its quality and safety evaluation.