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FDA Publishes Internal Evaluation of Infant Formula Response

Posted on September 21, 2022

In May, FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D., requested an internal agency review of the FDA’s actions related to multiple reports of Cronobacter in infants, the temporary shutdown of Abbot

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FDA Amends Added Fluoride Levels in Bottled Water

Posted on April 20, 2022

On April 20, the FDA published a final rule for added fluoride levels in bottled water. The final rule amends the quality standard, and specifies that domestically packaged and imported

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FDA Requests $8.4 Billion to Further Public Health Efforts

Posted on March 30, 2022

On March 28, the FDA announced that it requested a total budget of $8.4 billion as part of the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget. The request is nearly a

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FDA Targets Tobacco Products Claims

Posted on January 10, 2017

Pursuant to Section 201(rr) of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Tobacco Control Act, a “tobacco product” is any product made or derived from tobacco intended

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Diet Data

Posted on May 11, 2016

FDA releases most recent diet survey findings.

FDA conducts periodic consumer surveys by telephone to help the Agency gain a better understanding of consumer knowledge, attitudes, and practices about current

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Tobacco Turmoil

Posted on May 6, 2016

FDA’s regulatory authority extended to all tobacco products.

As covered previously on this blog, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), as amended by the Family

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Viva Vaping

Posted on May 4, 2016

Royal College of Physicians encourages e-cigarette use as a substitute for smoking.

Public health authorities worldwide have long known and publicized the health risks associated with smoking and tobacco use.

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