Question

Which of these are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration? Check all that apply.

pesticides
Internet access
radio frequencies
medical equipment
coffee sweeteners

Answer 1

- Medical equipment — Yes. (Medical devices are regulated by the FDA.)
- Coffee sweeteners — Yes. (Food and food additives, including sweeteners, are regulated by the FDA.)

Not regulated by FDA:
- Pesticides — Primarily regulated by the EPA (the FDA may monitor pesticide residues in food but does not register pesticides).
- Internet access — Not regulated by the FDA.
- Radio frequencies — Regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).