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Environmental Health Division., Food and Drug Branch

Government

Environmental Health Division., Food and Drug Branch

California State Department of Health Services

Investigates consumer complaints regarding food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, health frauds and improper labeling.

Description:

Investigates consumer complaints regarding wholesale adulteration of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, health frauds and improper labeling of hazardous household supplies such as housepaint. Also investigates consumer complaints regarding the safety of products (food, medicines, medical devices, cosmetics and other hazardous household products). The safety aspect of these products can include labeling, misbranding, false advertising and/or health fraud.

Location

Public Transit:

VTA stops within 4 blocks.
100 Paseo de San Antonio, #304, San Jose, CA 95113-1402 37.3332469 -121.8867903 Government

Service Options

Accessibility Options:

  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

None to investigate complaints. Vary for type of license, registration, permit and certificate.

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Walk in or apply by phone or mail.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies.

Service Areas:

  • Monterey County
  • San Benito County
  • Santa Clara County
  • Santa Cruz County