Anti-Globalism Policy Cannot Stifle International Cooperation, US FDA’s Califf Says

The FDA commissioner said that supply chains will remain interconnected no matter how much nationalism dominates the political landscape, meaning international cooperation will still be necessary.

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Australia TGA official says regulators shouldn't look for logic in some political positions and remain focused on providing safe and effective medicines. • Source: Shutterstock

SAN DIEGO – The pharmaceutical industry likely will remain dependent on worldwide operations despite rising political opposition to globalization, US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf said, which necessitates continued coordination with foreign regulators.

Key Takeaways
  • Supply chains already are connected and likely will stay that way despite the push against globalization, Califf said.

  • International regulatory coordination, such as ICMRA, will have to adapt to the different political attitudes

“We’re interdigitated whether people like it or not,” Califf said 19 June during the DIA Global Annual

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