FDA Accelerates Inspection Process With New Concept Of Operations
Executive Summary
'Concept of Operations' document spells out how FDA's realigned inspectorate and program offices will work together to accelerate drug manufacturing facility evaluations and inspections in line with generic and brand drug product reviews. Under the new approach, the agency expects to produce establishment inspection reports, facility classifications and warning letters more quickly, giving applicants more time to avoid manufacturing-related complete response letters.
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