The
Division of Food and Drug Safety (DFDS) protects and improves the health of all Californians by assuring the safety of foods, drugs, and medical devices through investigation, inspection, and control of the sources of these products. DFDS is comprised of the Food and Drug Branch and the Office of Youth Tobacco Enforcement.
The mission of the Office of Youth Tobacco Enforcement is to prevent the illegal sale of flavored tobacco products and to ensure that tobacco products are not sold to persons under 21 years of age. Compliance is accomplished by enforcing tobacco laws and regulations using comprehensive, evidence-based enforcement activities.
The Food and Drug Branch is dedicated to protecting and enhancing public health through sound science and enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to food, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and industrial hemp products.
DFDS Organizational Chart (PDF)