Documents/HHSFACA916/Missions


  • Mission [1]
    • FDA’s strategic priorities in responding to the public health challenges of the 21st century are to advance regulatory science and innovation; strengthen the safety and integrity of the global supply chain; strengthen compliance and enforcement activities to support public health; expand efforts to meet the needs of special populations; advance medical countermeasures and emergency preparedness; advance food safety and nutrition; promote public health by advancing the safety and effectiveness of medical products; establish an effective tobacco regulation, prevention, and control program; and manage for organizational excellence and accountability. The supports FDA's strategic priorities by The Panels (of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee (MDAC)) of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Advisory Committee organized under 513(b) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act support the FDA mission and strategic plan by providing independent expert scientific advice on the safety and efficacy of medical devices and radiation emitting products. The Panels also offer an opportunity for public input on all the issues that attend the introduction of new medical devices.