💊FDA Workshop on CMC Development
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing a virtual-only public workshop entitled "Lessons Learned From the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Development and Readiness Pilot (CDRP) Program." This workshop fulfills a commitment in the seventh authorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA VII) to hold a public meeting to discuss best practices and lessons learned from this pilot program. Convened by the Duke-Robert J. Margolis, MD Center for Health Policy (Duke-Margolis) and supported by a cooperative agreement between FDA and Duke-Margolis, the workshop will feature sponsors and FDA experience under this pilot program and will solicit input on future directions for FDA policy and programs to facilitate expedited CMC development of products under an investigational new drug application (IND), where indicated based upon the anticipated clinical benefits.
Learn More🚫FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for LumiraDx Device
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the revocation of the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) (the Authorization) issued to LumiraDx UK Ltd. for the LumiraDx SARS CoV-2 RNA STAR Complete. FDA revoked the Authorization under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) as requested by the Authorization holder. The revocation, which includes an explanation of the reason for revocation, is reprinted at the end of this document.
Learn More💊FDA Workshop on Advancing Development of Interchangeable Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing the following public workshop entitled "Advancing the Development of Interchangeable Products: Identifying Future Needs." The purpose of the public workshop is to address a commitment FDA made in the Biosimilar User Fee Act (BsUFA) reauthorization commitment letter for fiscal years (FYs) 2023 through 2027 (BsUFA III) to hold a scientific workshop to discuss and identify future needs (e.g., guidance, research) that, when addressed, may help further advance the development of interchangeable biosimilar products.
Learn More🧪FDA Announces Public Meeting on Biosimilar User Fee Act III
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing the following public meeting entitled "Biosimilar User Fee Act (BsUFA) III Regulatory Science Program Interim Public Meeting" and the availability of the report entitled "BsUFA III Regulatory Science Pilot Program Interim Report." The purpose of the public meeting is to review the progress of the BsUFA III Regulatory Science Program aims, or demonstration projects, and to solicit input on future research priorities. Under the BsUFA reauthorization commitment letter for fiscal years (FYs) 2023 through 2027 (BsUFA III), FDA committed to piloting a regulatory science program to facilitate biosimilar and interchangeable product development that focuses on: (1) advancing the development of interchangeable products; and (2) improving the efficiency of biosimilar product development. The purpose of the interim progress report is to provide a summary of activities that established the pilot program, an overview of research progress, and a brief discussion of future directions.
Learn More🍊FDA Proposed Rule on Pasteurized Orange Juice Standards Correction
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is correcting the proposed rule entitled "Food Standards of Identity Modernization; Pasteurized Orange Juice; Proposed Rule" (90 FR 37817, August 6, 2025). In the proposed rule, FDA proposed to amend the standard of identity (SOI) for pasteurized orange juice (POJ) by lowering the minimum orange juice soluble solids content from 10.5[deg] to 10[deg] Brix. The proposed rule inadvertently included an additional summary of benefits table, an additional summary table and an extraneous paragraph and sentence. This document corrects those errors.
Learn More💉FDA Draft Guidance on Iron Sucrose and Bioequivalence for Industry
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing the availability of a revised draft guidance for industry entitled "Draft Guidance on Iron Sucrose." This revised draft guidance, when finalized, will provide product-specific recommendations on, among other things, the design of bioequivalence (BE) studies to support abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for iron sucrose intravenous injectable.
Learn More💊FDA Seeks Input on Onshoring Drug Manufacturing
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing the establishment of a docket to solicit public comments on issues related to accelerating the establishment of new pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in the United States. FDA is also announcing the following public meeting entitled "Onshoring Manufacturing of Drugs and Biological Products." At this meeting, FDA will present a draft framework that seeks to facilitate onshoring of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Participants will then engage in a guided discussion regarding the proposed framework, its strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. The group will also discuss additional considerations that may help overcome current challenges faced by industry to onshoring the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished drug and biological products, and ideas and options within the bounds of FDA's statutory authority that could facilitate such onshoring of manufacturing.
Learn More🏥FDA Notice on Humanitarian Use Devices Information Collection
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information collection related to humanitarian use devices (HUDs) and humanitarian device exemption (HDE).
Learn More📊FDA Seeks Comments on Communications Testing for Medical Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the generic clearance for testing communications on medical devices and radiation-emitting products by FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). This generic ICR facilitates CDRH's efforts to assess the need for communications on specific topics and to assist in the development and modification of communication messages to promote public health and compliance with regulations.
Learn More🍊Proposed Rule to Lower Brix Level for Pasteurized Orange Juice
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to amend the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice (POJ) by lowering the minimum orange juice soluble solids content from 10.5[deg] to 10[deg] Brix. We tentatively conclude that this proposed amendment will promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers and provide industry greater flexibility in the manufacture of pasteurized orange juice. This action, if finalized, will respond to a citizen petition submitted by the Florida Citrus Processors Association Inc. and Florida Citrus Mutual Inc.
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