🐄FDA Notice on Animal Feed Regulatory 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 the recordkeeping requirements regarding animal proteins prohibited in ruminant feed.
Learn More💳FDA Announces Electronic Payments Only for User Fees Starting 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is providing notice that, effective October 1, 2025, it will no longer use paper- based (checks, bank drafts, money orders, etc.) methods for federal payments (any payment made by an agency) or collections (the transfer of monies from a source outside the Federal Government to an agency or to a financial institution acting as an agent of the Government) except in limited circumstances where an exemption or waiver exists.
Learn More🏥Unique Device Identifier Requirements for Combination Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry and FDA staff entitled "Unique Device Identifier (UDI) Requirements for Combination Products." This draft guidance is intended to assist industry and FDA staff in understanding how FDA's unique device identifier (UDI) requirements apply to combination products with device constituent parts.
Learn More🧬FDA Classification of Muscular Dystrophy Newborn Screening Test
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the muscular dystrophy newborn screening test into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the muscular dystrophy newborn screening test's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Learn More🧬FDA Classifies Fluorescence Devices for Hematologic Malignancies
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the fluorescence in situ hybridization-based detection of chromosomal abnormalities from patients with hematologic malignancies into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the fluorescence in situ hybridization-based detection of chromosomal abnormalities from patients with hematologic malignancies' classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Learn More⚕️FDA Modifications to Recognized Standards on Medical Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing a publication containing modifications the Agency is making to the list of standards FDA recognizes for use in premarket reviews (FDA Recognized Consensus Standards). This publication, entitled "Modifications to the List of Recognized Standards, Recognition List Number: 064" (Recognition List Number: 064), will assist manufacturers who elect to declare conformity with consensus standards to meet certain requirements for medical devices.
Learn More💊FDA Seeks Input on Generic Drug User Fees for 2028-2032
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is issuing this notice to request that interested parties, including patient and consumer advocacy groups, health care professionals, and scientific and academic experts notify FDA of their intent to participate in periodic consultation meetings on the reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA) for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2028-2032. At the end of September 2027, new legislation will be required for FDA to continue collecting generic drug user fees for subsequent fiscal years for the generic drug program. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that FDA consult with a range of interested parties in developing recommendations for the next GDUFA program. The FD&C Act also requires that FDA hold continued discussions with patient and consumer advocacy groups at least monthly during FDA's negotiations with the regulated industry. The purpose of this request for notification is to ensure continuity and progress in these monthly discussions by establishing consistent representation by interested parties.
Learn More🧬FDA Classifies Newborn Screening Test System Under Class II
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the lysosomal storage disorder newborn screening test system into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the lysosomal storage disorder newborn screening test system's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Learn More💉FDA Classifies X-Ray Attenuation Cream Under Class II Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the cream for x-ray attenuation into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the cream for x-ray attenuation's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Learn More📄FDA Issues Guidance on Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled "Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments--Question and Answers." The final guidance describes FDA's current thinking regarding its use of remote regulatory assessments (RRAs) and provides answers to frequently asked questions. FDA has used RRAs to conduct oversight, mitigate risk, meet critical public health needs, and help evaluate compliance of FDA- regulated products with applicable regulatory requirements.
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