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Navigating the FDA's Remote Regulatory Assessments (RRAs): A New Era in Oversight

Navigating the FDA's Remote Regulatory Assessments (RRAs): A New Era in Oversight

08/26/2024

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In an increasingly digital world, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is adapting its oversight mechanisms to include more technologically advanced approaches. One such adaptation is the use of Remote Regulatory Assessments (RRAs), a practice that has gained momentum, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In January 2024, the FDA released a revised draft guidance titled Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments–Question and Answers, outlining the role and purpose of RRAs and how they compare to traditional in-person inspections.

FDA Looks to Optimize the Processes and Policies of Advisory Committees

FDA Looks to Optimize the Processes and Policies of Advisory Committees

05/14/2024

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On April 29th, 2024 the US Food and Drug administration (FDA) posted a news release outlining an upcoming virtual listening session June 13th, 2024 from 9:00am–4:00pm ET, on the optimal use of and processes for FDA advisory committees (Ad Com). FDA Ad Coms are intended to provide the agency with advice and recommendations from the public as well as external experts from various backgrounds. They review the safety, effectiveness, and appropriate use of products in FDA regulated research by discussing scientific, technical, and policy issues and voting on proposed future actions.