One Small Step for FDA...

FDA is building a knowledge base in nanotechnology and testing its current regulatory procedures. But adapting to the new field could stress the agency's already tight resources and may damage its fragile credibility with the public.

The coming wave of nanotechnology-enhanced drug formulations and delivery vehicles should not present an immediate challenge to the Food & Drug Administration’s drug approval process, standard drug development procedures or the agency’s legal authority.

But with the advent of any new major technology, there’s always a question as to whether FDA has the resources to stay current with a fast-moving area of science. And...

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