Which agency regulates infant formula and dietary supplements?

• A. FDA
• B. USDA-FSIS
• C. USDA-APHIS
• D. EPA

Answer: (A)

This question tests who has regulatory authority over infant formula and dietary supplements. The Food and Drug Administration is the agency responsible for both. Infant formula is regulated as a food product, with FDA setting nutrition requirements, safety standards, labeling rules, and manufacturing oversight. Dietary supplements fall under FDA regulation as well; they don’t require premarket approval, but must be safe, truthfully labeled, and produced under good manufacturing practices, with the FDA able to take action for adulteration or misleading claims. The other agencies serve different areas—for example, USDA-FSIS oversees meat, poultry, and processed egg products; USDA-APHIS handles animal health and related imports/exports; EPA regulates pesticides and environmental matters.