FDA NEWS

U.S. lawmaker questions FDA, cites industry ties - Reuters
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration appears to be giving priority to projects that benefit the pharmaceutical industry rather than helping consumers, a top Democratic lawmaker said on Wednesday. The head of the U.S
Source: www.reuters.com

FDA: Baby bottle plastic safe, reduce exposure - Detroit Free Press
WASHINGTON -- With scientists at odds over the safety of a chemical found in plastic baby bottles, metal cans and other food packaging, consumers got minimal guidance Tuesday about how to protect themselves. At a scientific hearing, the Food and Drug
Source: www.freep.com

FDA Tests Gilead's Patience - Forbes
Gilead Sciences had a minor setback this week, but it's nothing that the company can't handle, analysts said. The Foster City, Calif.-based pharmaceutical company said it received a letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asking for more
Source: www.forbes.com

Mylan Jumps on Ranbaxy's Warning for Generic Drugs (Update2) - Bloomberg
Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Mylan Inc ., the biggest U.S. maker of generic drugs, rose in New York trading after an analyst said the company could benefit from the regulatory woes of Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. Mylan, based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Source: www.bloomberg.com

Ranbaxy disappointed with FDA action - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Wednesday's action by the FDA is the second instance in less than three years of it issuing a warning to Ranbaxy, while it is also under a separate criminal probe by the US Justice Department for allegedly bringing adulterated and
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

FDA to allow irradiation of spinach and lettuce - Chicago Tribune
The controversial practice of irradiating food to kill microorganisms such as E. coli and salmonella can now be used on spinach and lettuce. The Food and Drug Administration has previously approved irradiation on beef, eggs, poultry, oysters and
Source: www.chicagotribune.com