In-Person Inspections Remain US FDA’s Preference Despite ‘Virtual’ Options

FDA continues to see in-person inspections as more efficient and more effective than ‘virtual’ alternatives, which means almost all domestic inspections will be handled by traditional site visits.

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Like most employers, the US Food and Drug Administration continues to try to balance in-person work with remote and hybrid options.

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