The FDA is responsible for reviewing over-the-counter (OTC) products used for health purposes, to ensure that the ingredients used are "generally recognized as safe and effective" (or GRASE in industry jargon). In recent years, the FDA also was asked to deal with various labels and claims placed on sunscreen and sunblock products.
When a President nominates a person to be on the Supreme Court, it is important that that person have a knowledge of the law, something that the Senate also expects when they debate on whether or not the person should become a Justice.
