Broader Authority to Recall Unsafe Drugs
This new act expands the authority to recall unsafe drugs, which previously only applied to controlled substances. This means government agencies can now react more quickly to threats from any type of drug, enhancing the safety of pharmaceutical products available to citizens.
Key points
All drugs, not just controlled substances, can now be subject to cease distribution and recall orders.
The authority of officials to issue drug recall orders has been expanded to include the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
Imported and exported drugs are also subject to the new, broader recall rules, improving the safety of international pharmaceutical trade.
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