FDA's Horowitz Encourages Industry to Participate in Supply Chain Pilots
This article was originally published in The Gold Sheet
Executive Summary
Get involved in supply chain pilots urges FDA's Horowitz in remarks at Georgia GMP conference. As imports grow, FDA is responding with 'paradigm shift.' Secure supply chain pilot program described. Industry responds with call for greater flexibility. Third-party food certification program launched. Draft guidance proposes good importer practices. Drug makers respond with 'Green Lane' proposal. New authorities in Globalization Act described.
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