FDA News Update

Out of Date Drug Listings

FDA to deactivate out-of-date drug listings in its database The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will deactivate out of date…

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FDA Embargo

FDA Embargo FDA embargos typically refer to state embargos since this is not an enforcement tool used by FDA or allowed under the Food Drug…

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510(k) Process

There are many questions about the 510(k) process, but none is more common than, “how long does it take?” The stock answer of 90-days of…

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Plasma Microneedling

Plasma microneedling is a new medical device raising a number of questions. The most common question received is, “is it FDA cleared or FDA approved?”…

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HPHC

HPHC or Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents is a submission required under the 2016 Deeming Regulation. By November 8, 2019, vape (e-liquids and hardware), hookah…

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Redacting a FOIA Request

Redacting a FOIA Request – Tips & Insights The Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996 (FOIA). FOIA allows members of the public to request…

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FDA Approved Meaning

One of the most frequently asked questions by clients and the public alike is what FDA approved means. The difficulty is there is no single…

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FDA Due Dilligenc​e Review

Congratulations, you sold or are planning to sell your company. Whether that’s a medical device, drug, food, dietary supplement or cosmetic company, you need to…

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FDA Shutdown

The partial government shutdown, now in its 24th day with impacts at the FDA felt across all its Centers. Currently, with the FDA shutdown, most if…

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CBD

Cannabidiol or CBD, is a common ingredient seen in a lot of products, especially dietary supplements. But what is the regulatory status of CBD? This…

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HEMP GRAS

The FDA recognized Hemp as GRAS today. The FDA Atty law firm worked with Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd. (Manitoba Harvest) to file GRN 000765, GRN…

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Microneedling 510(k)

The first microneedling 510(k) has been filed following the formal issuance of the Microneedling Classification Order this summer (link to Classification Order here). The FDA Atty…

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