In Largest FDA Reorg, More Help Available For Supplement Programs’ ‘Little Tiny Workforce’

Reorganization creating in Human Foods Program makes the work of additional staff available for dietary supplement office programs. FDA’s “got a little tiny workforce” for “a huge industry,” says Commissioner Robert Califf.

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The largest reorganization in the US Food and Drug Administration’s history announced 20 months ago takes effect in less than two weeks with a comprehensive Human Foods Program launching and investigation operations moving to the agency’s centers.

“We are basically blowing apart the food program and rebuilding a Human Foods Program,” said Cara Welch, director of the...

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