Food and Drug Administration
General Functions
a. Develops plans policies, programs and strategies for regulating processed foods, drugs and other related products
b. Formulates rules, regulations and standards for licensing and accreditation of processed foods, drugs and other related products
c. Conducts licensing and accreditation of processed foods, drugs and other related products.
d. Provides technical, consultative and advisory services to and develops capability of filed offices on licensing and enforcement of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to processed foods, drugs and other related products.
e. Monitors, evaluates and ensures compliance of manufacturers, distributors, advertisers and retailers of processed foods, drugs and other related products to health rules and regulations and standards of quality.
f. Advises the Secretary and Undersecretary of Health on matters pertaining to regulation of processed foods, drugs and other related products.
1. Policy, Planning and Advocacy Division
Specific Functions
a. Develops plans, policies and programs pertaining to the regulation of processed foods, drugs and other related products.
b. Provides technical information and assistance to clients and the general public on matters pertaining to food and drug laws, regulations, functions and services.
c. Develops and maintains a database of all licensed/accredited processed foods, drugs and other related products.
d. Promotes rational drug use, self reliance and tailored procurement and monitors drug prices per Generics Law and the Philippine Drug Formulary
e. Conducts pharmaco-epidemiological and pharmaco-economic analysis.
2. Regulation Division I
Specific Functions
a. Conducts inspection and issues licenses for the operation of establishments involved in the importation, exportation, distribution and retailing of processed foods, drugs, medical devices, in vitro reagents,