FDA's First 90-Day Letters To Deliver Inspection Outcomes After Jan. 1
Executive Summary
Happy New Year – or not! Firms inspected by US FDA since Oct. 1 will receive word within 90 days whether their facilities received passing – or failing – grades under timelines mandated by GDUFA II and incorporated into the agency's new Concept of Operations agreement, FDA officials tell FDLI meeting.
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