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FDA COVID-19 Response

FDA is working with U.S. government partners, including CDC, and international partners to address the pandemic.

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Food

Drugs

Medical Devices

Radiation-Emitting Products

Vaccines, Blood, and Biologics

Animal and Veterinary

Cosmetics

Tobacco Products

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.

Jan 14

FDA Roundup: January 14, 2022

Jan 13

FDA Approves Novel Treatment to Control Pain in Cats with Osteoarthritis, First Monoclonal Antibody Drug for Use in Any Animal Species

More Press Announcements

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Jan 14

Lily’s Sweets Voluntarily Recalls Lily’s Peppermint Flavor Baking Chips Due to Undeclared Presence of Soy Lecithin

Food & Beverages

Jan 12

Oscor Inc. Issues Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Destino Twist Steerable Guiding Sheath Due to the Risk of the Device Hub Cap and Seal on the Proximal End of the Device Handle Detachment During Use

Medical Devices

Jan 11

Lohxa LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL Due to Microbial Contamination

Drugs

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Many Important Drugs Approved in 2021 as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues

CDER approved a wide variety of safe and effective new drug therapies in 2021 despite challenges brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

More FDA Voices

Jan 11

Notifying FDA of a Permanent Discontinuance or Interruption in Manufacturing of a Device Under Section 506J of the FD&C Act

Biologics, Medical Devices

Jan 07