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# FD&C Act

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

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The foundational U.S. statute giving FDA authority over food, drugs, and medical devices. Section 524B (added by the 2023 omnibus) created explicit cybersecurity authority for cyber devices.

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