FDA
(Food and Drug Administration)
The FDA is charged with insuring the safety of both food and medications and medical devices. Regular updates and alerts are issued on their website and these will include the so-called "black box" warnings added to medications regarding current study results. Consumers are advised to make themselves familiar with the FDA site.
FDA Warning on Chantix
(smoking cessation product)
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, Safety Alerts
Medical Device Recall Database
Medical Product Safety Information
Online Training Seminars (for everyone)
Map Listing Clinical Trial Sites
Adverse Event Reporting Data Files
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)