FDA - Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an American federal agency that oversees and regulates the quality and safety of medicine, drugs, medical devices, and food items.

The FDA enforces over 200 laws that apply to a wide range of products released for consumption and use by the US public. One such item that is heavily scrutinized by the FDA is tobacco. The FDA does not regulate meat, poultry, or egg products, but it does monitor veterinary products.

New drugs, such as vaccines, must undergo a thorough vetting process before being approved for use. Due to the strict standards and the importance of the American market, FDA approval for drugs is much sought after.

The United States of America has been monitoring and analyzing food and drugs since 1848, and after being moved through the Ministry of Agriculture, the responsibility was given to the agency in 1862.

Israeli pride: Phytolon receives FDA approval – sparks significant interest in the U.S.

Millennium FoodTech R&D Partnership: Portfolio company Phytollon, which develops natural and innovative food colorings, received FDA approval to market its first product in the U.S.

FEBRUARY 15, 2026|ByMAARIV ONLINE

Portfolio company Phytoon, which develops natural and innovative food colorings, received FDA approval to market its first product in the U.S

(Illustrative) A doctor uses AI for a medical screening.

FDA clears AI model to triage urgent CT findings, Israeli firm says

Aidoc won FDA clearance for a 'foundation model' clinical AI that triages 14 abdomen-CT indications in one workflow, aiming to surface urgent findings faster amid ED crowding and imaging backlogs.

JANUARY 21, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

ENDOART, A synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic corneal edema.

FDA clears first US trial of Israel’s EndoArt synthetic corneal implant

EyeYon Medical says FDA granted IDE for a multicenter study led by Scripps Clinic’s Prof. Francis Mah, with enrollment targeted to begin in March 2026.

JANUARY 11, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Dividing cancer cell

Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device

At clinics in Arizona and several other states, Mary Blakley and her husband told patients that, for just $300, they could provide a full-body scan to detect a variety of potential illnesses.

DECEMBER 31, 2025|ByCHRIS PALMER/THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/TNS

COVID-19: FDA to authorize Pfizer booster vaccine for older Americans

Advisers to the FDA voted on Friday to recommend COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for Americans 65 and older.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021ByREUTERS

Signage is seen outside of FDA headquarters in White Oak, Maryland.

Pfizer says vaccine safe, effective for kids 5-11, will apply for EUA

“Over the past nine months, hundreds of millions of people ages 12 and older from around the world have received our COVID-19 vaccine,” said company CEO Albert Bourla in a release.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

A NURSE draws up a COVID-19 vaccine dose at a Magen David Adom vaccination center in Jerusalem earlier this month.

Was Israel’s decision to give everyone COVID boosters a shot in the dark?

Some parents are now questioning if Israel didn’t rush too fast to jab their children.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

An elderly Israeli is seen receiving the third COVID-19 booster shot at a Clalit clinic in Jerusalem, on August 1, 2021.

FDA advisers vote unanimously to give COVID booster to people 65+

US health experts say not enough evidence to give third shot to younger people, as Israel boasts crossing 3 million with the booster.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN, REUTERS

People waiting in line at an MDA station to receive their coronavirus vaccines in Tel Aviv, August 14 2021

COVID-19: Israel to present booster shot data to FDA experts

So far 2.6 million people out of a population of 9.3 million have received three doses of the Pfizer vaccine in Israel.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021ByREUTERS

Third vaccine doses being administered at the Amigdor Retirement Residence by Magen David Adom (MDA), Jerusalem, August 5, 2021.

Pfizer starts process to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine booster

Pfizer Inc on Wednesday began the process for full approval of its COVID-19 booster dose in the United States.

AUGUST 25, 2021ByREUTERS

A healthcare worker hands over doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to a doctor at Messe Wien Congress Center, which has been set up as coronavirus disease vaccination centre, in Vienna, Austria February 7, 2021.

Pfizer COVID vaccine finally wins full FDA approval

The vaccine will now be officially marketed under the name Comirnaty * Pfizer shares were up around 5% and BioNTech shares were up more than 9%.

AUGUST 23, 2021ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

COVID: Pfizer sends data on booster to FDA, as 1M Israelis already jabbed

At the moment, Israel is the only country in the world administering a booster to a vast segment of its population – all individuals over 50.

AUGUST 16, 2021ByROSSELLA TERCATIN

A health worker is seen preparing to administer the a third COVID-19 booster shot (illustrative).

FDA: Immuno-compromised authorized to receive COVID vaccine boosters

Pfizer: Efficacy of COVID vaccine drops over time

AUGUST 14, 2021ByREUTERS

PFIZER AND MODERNA were able to develop their mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 so quickly because the scientific community has been experimenting with mRNA for so many years for other indications.

FDA expected to authorize COVID vaccine booster shots this week

An FDA announcement on coronavirus vaccine boosters is expected within the next 48 hours, but the timing could move.

AUGUST 12, 2021ByHALEY COHEN

An Israeli woman receives the coronavirus vaccine