Enforcement FDA vs DEA

FDA

inspecting plants where food, drugs, medical devices or cosmetics are made

FDA

investigating and removing unsafe drugs from the market

FDA

ensuring proper labeling of foods, cosmetics, and drugs

FDA

reviewing new drug applications and petitions for food additives

DEA

assigned doctors DEA numbers which identify them

DEA

concerned only with controlled substances. Enforces laws against drug activities, including illegal use, dealing, manufacturing. Monitors need for changing the schedules of abused drugs.

FDA

concerned with general safety standards in the production of drugs, food, and cosmetics. Responsible for approval and removal of product on the market

DEA

doctors writing unnecessary scripts

DEA

enforcement of laws about controlled substances; misuse of drugs, selling drugs

FDA

overseeing testing of all proposed new drugs before being released into the market