Failed FDA reform

Article Abstract:

The FDA regulations and policies are considered by many drug companies as ill-founded and outdated and pose a hindrance to the delivery of new and innovative therapies. In response, Congress has introduced several laws that would reform the agency. However, the 104th and the 105th Congress have failed to produce meaningful results which may have a detrimental impact on drug development. To protect public health and interests, the changes sought in the 1997 FDA Modernization Act should be supplemented by meaningful reform.

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Health Research Regulation, Pharmaceutical industry, Drugs, Medical research, Medical law

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Food risks and labeling controversies

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Issues concerning the labeling of biotechnology foods and dietary supplements are discussed. It is suggested that market forces can meet consumers' needs, removing the need for further Food and Drug Administration monitoring of biotechnology foods or dietary supplements.

Genetically modified plants, Dietary supplements

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Obstructing olestra

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Issues concerning the obstruction of the sale of the cooking oil, olestra, in the United States by the Food and Drugs Administration are discussed. It is emphasized that olestra helps reduce fat intake by consumers because they cannot digest its large molecules.

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending, Edible fats and oils, not elsewhere classified, Other Cooking & Salad Oils, Product Safety-Foods & Additives, Health aspects, Food additives, Edible fats and oils, Olestra, Fats and oils industry, Oils and fats industry, Oils and fats, Edible, Food safety, Edible vegetable oils

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