Business · 04/12/2024Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FDA Announces Draft Guidance for Infant Formula Manufacturers on Permanent Discontinuance Notifications

Summary

The FDA is releasing a draft guidance to help infant formula manufacturers comply with a federal law requiring them to notify the agency of permanent discontinuance or interruption of infant formula production, which could lead to a significant shortage in the US.

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