The House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican leadership is asking the US Food and Drug Administration for a wealth of information about its approach to inspections in India and China coming out of the COVID-19 shutdown period.
Congress Wants Answers From US FDA On China And India Inspection Plans
House Republicans keep pressure on US FDA for plans to catch up on inspections after long COVID-19 hiatus. Recent cancer drug shortages could be a headline event to lead into larger probe.

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