FDA 2003 wrap-up
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Agency issued more than 500 warning letters, opened 393 criminal cases and caused 341 arrests and 199 convictions amounting to more than $800 mil. "in fines and restitution" in fiscal year 2003, according to a Jan. 13 1white paper tallying the year's activity. Other highlights include the ephedra ban announcement (marking the first enforcement action under DSHEA), bioterror prevention food safety regulations, the CFSAN Adverse Event Reporting System and the proposed rule on the long-awaited dietary supplement GMPs...