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This is my brother's job, testing for contaminants. He says it can be very boring. For example, they always test for lead, and it's always negative. But it's a
by dalben 1y ago
This is my brother's job, testing for contaminants. He says it can be very boring. For example, they always test for lead, and it's always negative. But it's a necessary precaution when you're making medicine.
- bilbo0s 1y agoThis. I think people don't really understand the requirements you need to meet to get and maintain FDA clearance. I think even under the current administration, you still could have an obligation to do that testing.
- SlightlyLeftPad 1y agoThat’s all true when the medicine is made here. More and more of every day medicine these days is made in countries with fewer safety regulations like India and China. FDA may inspect them from to time but they have no jurisdiction to actually do anything about violations.
- lazyasciiart 1y agoThey can stop the product being sold in the USA, which is usually a big deal.
- p_ing 1y agoFDA does have jurisdiction. They may prevent imports from manufacturers who violate FDA regs. Where it is made does not change the rules. https://www.fda.gov/industry/import-program/actions-enforcement https://www.fda.gov/industry/import-program/actions-enforcem...
- kyleee 1y agoBut, how is strong is the enforcement regime for labs outside the US?