FDA Anticounterfeiting Technology Guide Aims To Speed Industry Adoption
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Executive Summary
Agency will exercise enforcement discretion on labeling and GMP regulations that are triggered by radio frequency identification technology. FDA is working with EPC Global to establish standards of electronic pedigree.You may also be interested in...
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