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FDA’s Scott Gottlieb Resigns: According to at least one published report, his decision will be effective in ‘about a month.’

FDA’s Scott Gottlieb resigns

According to at least one published report, his decision will be effective in ‘about a month.’

Eric F. Greenberg

FDA supplements its efforts

One of FDA’s goals is to see to it that consumers can trust dietary supplements. Its recent actions against companies making false claims is one step in that direction.

Pinzas de plástico elaboradas mediante impresión 3D. Foto de igus.

Impresión 3D en "período de invención inigualable"

Las aplicaciones de tecnología de impresión 3D cobran vida en aplicaciones que van desde el desarrollo de maquinaria para envasado hasta la producción de dispositivos médicos, o la impresión de medicamentos personalizados en el hogar de un paciente.

Eric F. Greenberg

Tobacco pushes to the front of the line

A latecomer to FDA’s stable of responsibilities, regulation of tobacco aims to protect the public health, though these efforts are not without controversy.

President signs Support for Patients and Communities Act into law; HCPC applauds efforts of Congress and the FDA.

New opioid crisis law cites unit-dose packaging

President signs Support for Patients and Communities Act into law; HCPC applauds efforts of Congress and the FDA.

FDA, CDC offer information to safeguard foods and drugs—such as insulin—during power outages, flooding, and severe weather conditions.

Hurricane Florence: Tips on how to protect packaged foods and medications

FDA, CDC offer information to safeguard foods and drugs—such as insulin—during power outages, flooding, and severe weather conditions.

Although mix-ups in labeling and filling lead to recalls, packaging deserves credit for improving patient outcomes.

Pharmaceuticals: The bad, the good, and the ugly

Although mix-ups in labeling and filling lead to recalls, packaging deserves credit for improving patient outcomes.

A labeling mix-up, incorrect dosage cup markings, and possible microbial contamination give patients plenty of reasons to give pause.

Potentially life-threatening issues lead to voluntary medicine recalls

A labeling mix-up, incorrect dosage cup markings, and possible microbial contamination give patients plenty of reasons to give pause.

The FDA provided this image to identify what's different with the new Nutrition Facts label.

Dietary fiber update leads to first Nutrition Facts label overhaul in more than 20 years

FDA’s compliance date for the updated Nutrition Facts label is Jan. 1, 2020 for manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual food sales; Jan. 1, 2021 for smaller manufacturers.