Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
| Federal agencies that contribute to EPA's environmental goals, and how they make a difference. |
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Programs by EPA Strategic Goal 1. Climate Change and Improving Air Quality 2. Protecting America's Waters 3. Cleaning Up and Sustainable Development 4. Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
Programs by Agency AID, ARC, CNCS, CPSC, CSB, DHS, DOC, DOD, DOE, DOI, DOJ, DOL, DOS, DOT, ED, FHFA, GSA, HHS, HUD, NASA, NRC, NSF, OSTP, SBA, TVA, USDA, USPS, USTR, VA |
Department of Health and Human Services |
EPA Goal 4: Ensuring the Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
Purpose
CBER is the Center within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that regulates biological products for human use
under applicable federal laws, including the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
CBER protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe and effective and
available to those who need them. CBER also provides the public with information to promote the safe and
appropriate use of biological products.
Source(s) of Information
1. FDA: About the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
Related EPA Program(s)
Science Policy and Biotechnology:
Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP), biotechnology rules, and other science policy issues.
Authorizing Legislation
• Federal Fungicide, Insecticide & Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
• Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
• Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996
• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Other Programs under Goal 4
Other Programs from HHS
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