Office of the Chief Scientist

**Overview** The **Office of the Chief Scientist** (OCS) provides strategic leadership, coordination, and research expertise to support scientific excellence, innovation, and capacity to achieve the FDA public health mission. - **Cross-Cutting Functions:** OCS leads FDA-wide scientific initiatives and programs to advance FDA science across all FDA-regulated product areas. - **Research and Testing:** OCS advances public health protection through state-of-the-art science and analysis in its network of laboratories across the country. - **Regulation and Coordination:** OCS oversees the regulation of cosmetic products and certification of color additives for cosmetics, food, drugs, and devices.