FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Sept. 20, 2013 Media Inquiries: Synim Rivers, 301-796-8729, synim.rivers@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA finalizes new system to identify medical devices Rule will help to improve patient safety Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a final rule for the unique device identification system (UDI) that, once implemented, will provide a […]
Interview: FDA’s UDI Architect Jay Crowley on the Agency’s Approach to UDI and Pending Changes Latest News | Posted: 2 May 2013 By Alexander Gaffney, RF News Editor The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is, like many device regulatory bodies around the world, preparing to implement a huge overhaul of its medical device systems. […]
Unique Device Identifier (UDI) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a proposed rule that most medical devices distributed in the United States carry a unique device identifier, or UDI. Congress passed legislation in 2007 directing the FDA to develop regulations establishing a unique device identification system for medical devices. A UDI system has […]
In the news…… U.S. Approves a Label for Meat From Animals Fed a Diet Free of Gene-Modified Products NY TIMES The Agriculture Department has approved a label for meat and liquid egg products that includes a claim about the absence of genetically engineered products. It is the first time that the department, which regulates meat […]
Seafood Labeling Law Signed in Washington State Wall Street Journal A law to help protect consumers from being victims of seafood fraud was signed into law this week in Washington state by Gov. Jay Inslee. The bill requires all fresh, frozen or processed fish and shellfish to be labeled by its common name as defined […]
In the news….. More from Whole Foods Market Genetically Engineered Foods Our goal at Whole Foods Market is to provide informed consumer choice with regard to genetically engineered ingredients (also known as GMOs or Genetically Modified Organisms). Clearly labeled products enable shoppers who want to avoid foods made with GMOs to do so. Accordingly, we […]
In the News….. Whole Foods dedicated to product-labeling effort The natural-foods grocer has rolled out a series of standards regarding animal welfare, seafood sustainability and genetically modified ingredients — to name a few — that is unprecedented in scope for a major food retailer. By Brian Gaar Austin American-Statesman Whole Foods Market believes consumers have […]
What does FDA regulate? FDA regulates: Foods • safety of all food products (except for most meat and poultry products, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture) • labeling • bottled water • food additives • infant formulas Dietary Supplements Human Drugs • product approvals • OTC and prescription drug labeling • drug […]