US Food and Drug Administration – Concord, NH

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Concord Resident Post

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains a Resident Post in Concord, New Hampshire, located at 91 North State Street. As a critical component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this federal office is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and the nation’s food supply.

Inspections and Investigations

The Concord Resident Post primarily functions as a base of operations for Consumer Safety Officers (CSOs) and investigators who conduct field activities throughout New Hampshire and parts of northern New England. Their core duties include:

• Facility Inspections: Conducting rigorous inspections of food processing plants, medical device manufacturers, and pharmaceutical facilities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Import Operations: Monitoring and inspecting regulated products entering the country to prevent unsafe items from reaching consumers.
• Consumer Complaint Investigations: Investigating reports of illness, injury, or adverse reactions related to FDA-regulated products.
• Recall Effectiveness Checks: Verifying that firms have effectively removed potentially harmful products from the market during a recall.

Public Health Mission

While this location is an administrative office and not a clinic or retail center for the general public, it plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in public safety. The staff here work to advance public health by helping to speed innovations that make medical products more effective, safer, and more affordable, and by helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medical products and foods to maintain and improve their health.

Contact and Access

The office is located within the multi-tenant federal building complex on North State Street. Visits are typically by appointment only or for specific official business. General consumer inquiries are best directed to the national FDA toll-free number or the regional district office in Stoneham, Massachusetts. However, local industry representatives may interact with this office for specific regulatory guidance or inspection scheduling.