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New Era of Smarter Food Safety
A new approach to food safety that recognizes and builds on the progress made in the past but looks towards what processes and tools will be needed for the future.
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Fostering Drug Competition
Increasing the availability of generic drugs helps to create competition in the marketplace, helping make treatment more affordable and increasing access to healthcare for more patients.
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Combating the Opioid Crisis
FDA takes actions to combat prescription opioid abuse.
Recent Press Announcements
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts
The FDA provides information gathered from press releases and other public notices about certain recalls of FDA-regulated products. Not all recalls have press releases or are posted on this website
Dec 28
Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Metformin HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, Due to the Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity
Drugs
Dec 28
Dianne's Fine Desserts Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecan Allergen in Sienna® Chocolate Decadent Brownie
Food & Beverages
Dec 27
Padagis Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray Due to a Possible Defective Delivery System
Drugs
FDA VOICES: PERSPECTIVES FROM FDA EXPERTS
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Looking Ahead to 2022 as FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Manages a Sustained Increase in Workload
While CDRH’s response to the pandemic remains a top priority, we anticipate a gradual transition back toward normal review timelines in 2022.
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Fulfilling Essential Public Health Needs in 2022
The FDA’s public health mission, although most apparent during emergencies, is in operation every day of every year, protecting Americans from many threats.
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FDA Works to Strengthen Food Safety Protections as Consumers Increasingly Order Foods Online
FDA wants food safety measures that are as modern as the food delivery systems themselves.
Recently Published Guidances
Dec 27
Pathology Peer Review in Nonclinical Toxicology Studies: Questions and Answers
Animal & Veterinary, Biologics, Drugs, Food & Beverages, Medical Devices, Tobacco
Dec 27
Non-Clinical and Clinical Investigation of Devices Used for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Medical Devices
Dec 23
Arthroscopy Pump Tubing Sets Intended for Multiple Patient Use - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions
Medical Devices