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FDA to undo some layoffs, after cuts to inspections and drug safety
Multiple current and laid-off FDA employees said the abrupt layoffs had resulted in delays and disruptions to the agency's ...
US FDA chief says firings won't hinder agency's target dates for drug reviews
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will meet its targets for completing reviews of new drugs despite mass firings at the ...
FDA chief says they're looking at whether to approve COVID shots for next winter
The head of the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that the agency is now looking at whether it will still approve COVID-19 vaccines for next winter, citing a lack of data on booster shots.
Trump administration officials banned chosen names at FDA, NIH under new gender policy
Health and Human Services employees were told in March to remove nicknames from email systems and signatures to comply with ...
FDA Chief Says He Won’t Reorganize Agency After Mass Layoffs (1)
The FDA doesn’t plan to execute a reorganization of the agency but will consolidate offices that handle travel, technology, ...
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Will the FDA approve the first new drug to help people quit smoking in 20 years?
The drug cytisinicline could help expand options for quitting smoking, and if approved by the FDA, would be the first new ...
DOGE Cuts Force the FDA to Recruit Volunteers to Finish Drug Reviews
Cutting staff is quick way to lower your costs, but a haphazard approach like DOGE's could cost your company if you ...
FDA Will Phase Out Food Dyes Used In Skittles, Gatorade And Froot Loops: What To Know
Food and drink companies will have to stop using petroleum-based dyes by the end of 2026, Health and Human Services officials ...
FDA Suspends Milk Quality Testing And Food Safety Quality Checks Due To Staff Cuts
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed some troubling news over the past week. Due to staff cuts, it is suspending a ...
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FDA Food Chemical Regulation After the MAHA Executive Order
Just before the change in administration, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made headlines by revoking approvals to use the color additive ...
FDA issues urgent nationwide recall of bread sold in US found with 'glass fragments'
An urgent recall has been issued for a bread brand sold throughout the U.S. that could contain "glass fragments," according ...
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As the FDA bans food dyes, Jake Skorheim asks what other ingredients are next to go?
The FDA's ban on petroleum-based food dyes raises questions about other ingredients. Explore the implications and future of ...