US FDA’s Califf Acknowledges There Is ‘Price To Pay’ For Missed Inspections
Executive Summary
Commissioner Califf is questioned about the backlog of inspections and fact FDA staff are continuing to work remotely at Senate HELP Committee hearing. Senator Burr promises to be a roadblock to emergency COVID-19 funding.
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