US Infant Formula Supply Regulation Overhaul Extends To Guidance On Reporting Disruptions

Formula manufacturers must notify FDA of permanent discontinuance or interruption in production “likely to lead to a meaningful disruption in the supply … and the reasons for such discontinuance or interruption” no later than five business days after a problem is identified.

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The Food and Drug Administration puts in writing its instructions for infant formula providers to inform the agency about US supply disruptions nearly three years after the unexpected shutdown of a major plant caused widespread shortages.

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