FDA speech regulation
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Agency will "shortly" publish Federal Register notice extending time for public comment on how FDA regulation of commercial speech complies with First Amendment case law. Original July 30 comment deadline will be extended by 45 days to Sept. 13, with deadline for responses to comments extended to Oct. 28. Several firms, including Pfizer, J&J, requested two-month extension to gather data, consult with experts (1"The Tan Sheet" July 1, 2002, In Brief). Acting FDA Commissioner Lester Crawford, PhD, also solicited public comments in July 3 JAMA...