Trump Meets With Two FDA Commissioner Candidates; Third Still In Play

O'Neill and Srinivasan head to Trump Tower, but Gottlieb has not been eliminated.

Trump Tower

President-elect Donald Trump interviewed what appear to be two unconventional candidates for FDA commissioner, but at least one other potential selection remains among those that could receive the nomination.

The transition team indicated that Trump met with Jim O'Neill, managing director of Mithril Capital Management, and Balaji Srinivasan, partner...

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on HBW Insight for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required

More from Regulation

EU Proposal To Simplify Hazardous Chemical Rules For Cosmetics ‘Step In Right Direction’ - Industry

 

The European Commission’s Simplification Omnibus published July 8 is ‘step in right direction’ for streamlining processes and providing more legal certainty and predictability for regulations addressing cosmetics, says Cosmetics Europe.

Cloudy Tariff Conditions Expected To Linger In US

 

White House announces president extends deadline he set in April for other countries to make new tariff deals from July 9 to Aug. 1, when the administration will start sending letters warning other countries that higher tariffs could take effect.

ECHA Adds Two Cosmetic/Personal Care Silicones To REACH Candidate List

 

ECHA has added two silicone ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products to the REACH Candidate List as they are persistent and have bioaccumulative properties, requiring companies to notify customers and update safety data sheets if concentrations exceed 0.1%.

MoCRA Implementation Delay Creates More Legal Exposure For Stakeholders – Attorney

 

The delay in implementation of MoCRA is seen by many companies as a temporary reprieve, but it does create more legal uncertainty, says attorney Marissa Alkhazov of law firm Buchalter.

More from Policy & Regulation

Cloudy Tariff Conditions Expected To Linger In US

 

White House announces president extends deadline he set in April for other countries to make new tariff deals from July 9 to Aug. 1, when the administration will start sending letters warning other countries that higher tariffs could take effect.

US FDA’s Tough Talk On Talc: Regulating In An Echo Chamber

 

An FDA “expert roundtable” on talc produced a new talking point on a potential drug safety risk, but the basis of that claim is difficult to determine.

ECHA Adds Two Cosmetic/Personal Care Silicones To REACH Candidate List

 

ECHA has added two silicone ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products to the REACH Candidate List as they are persistent and have bioaccumulative properties, requiring companies to notify customers and update safety data sheets if concentrations exceed 0.1%.