Question

The _____ has approved genetically engineered medical treatments. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pharmaceutical industry Healthcare Finance Administration (HCFA)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: FDA- Food and Drug Administration.

The FDA is an agency under the US Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA is responsible for the protection and promotion of public health through control as well as supervision of the food products, food safety, diet supplements, pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines, medical devices, bio pharmaceuticals, veterinary products etc.

The genetically engineered food products for human or animal consumption is also regulated for safety by FDA. The medical treatments that involve genetic engineering are also checked for safety and approved by the FDA.

Answer 2

Correct answer: A). Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The Food and Drug Administration is the body that is responsible for maintaining the public health by ensuring the efficacy, safety, and security of human and animal drugs, medical devices and biological products.

Any drugs, medical device or any biological products need to be approved by the FDA department before coming to the market. The company submits an application to FDA for its approval. After their approval drugs become available and physicians prescribe them to the patient.

Hence, the correct answer would be FDA.