noun
Food and Drug Administration; FDA
Refers specifically to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Used in news, medical, and regulatory contexts.
食品医薬品局は新しいワクチンを承認した。
The Food and Drug Administration approved the new vaccine.
Compound of 食品 (food), 医薬品 (medical supplies/pharmaceuticals), and 局 (bureau/agency), directly translating the English name.