US FDA Training Up Inspectorate To Oversee Quality Of Novel Manufacturing Technologies
Executive Summary
Agency is hiring contractor to identify gaps in the ability of inspectors, investigators and compliance officers to oversee manufacturing quality in the context of new and emerging technologies – and to identify organizations that could fill the gaps through training.
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