US FDA’s Absence Raises Concerns About International Standards Development

The FDA's recent communications freeze has blocked participation in international standards development groups, which could impact the alignment of US and international requirements.

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US companies could have trouble selling products overseas if standards are not aligned. (metamorworks/Shutterstock)

Last week, Sarah Moeller and other participants in international standards development groups began to notice something odd. Their colleagues at the US Food and Drug Administration had gone radio silent.

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