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FDA Advances Data, IT Modernization Efforts  with New Office of Digital Transformation

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the reorganization of the agency’s information technology (IT), data management and cybersecurity functions into the new Office…

FDA In Brief: FDA Announces Winners of Food Traceability Challenge

The following quote is attributed to Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response “In June, we launched the New Era of Smarter Food…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: September 10, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic: Today, the FDA posted…

FDA Will Follow The Science On COVID-19 Vaccines For Young Children

As schools around the country are re-opening for in-person learning and families are returning to their busy school year schedules, we know many parents are…

FDA Makes Significant Progress in Science-Based Public Health Application Review, Taking Action on Over 90% of More Than 6.5 Million ‘Deemed’ New Tobacco Products Submitted

The following is attributed to Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D., and Mitch Zeller, J.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products On this…

FDA In Brief: As Consumers Order More Meals and Groceries  Online, FDA Plans Public Meeting to Address Food Safety Risks

The following quote is attributed to Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response “The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for the FDA…

FDA, FTC Warn 10 Companies Illegally Selling Dietary Supplements Claiming to Treat Diabetes

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission posted warning letters to 10 companies for illegally selling dietary supplements that claim…

FDA In Brief: FDA Announces Public Workshop to Reconsider Mandatory Prescriber Education for Opioids

The following quote is attributed to Patrizia Cavazzoni, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research “The opioid crisis continues to evolve…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: September 7, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic: As part of the…

FDA In Brief: FDA Reaches Milestone in Competitive Generic Therapy Drug Approvals

The following quote is attributed to Sally Choe, Ph.D., director of the Office of Generic Drugs in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research…