Some US Food and Drug Administration staff continue to struggle with remote inspections as stakeholders press for greater use of the pandemic work-around to reduce a growing backlog of facilities waiting for the visits.
Remote Inspections: Stakeholders Seek Clarity As Some At US FDA Struggle With Process
Some lawmakers want FDA to prioritize in-person visits, but others are complaining that more remote inspections are needed because approvals are being delayed.

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