FDA's Tighter Targeting For GMP Inspections Still Leaves Consistency Gap
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The number of facilities inspected for compliance with supplement GMP requirements is increasing annually as the agency meets targets set by FSMA, according to data the American Herbal Products Association presented during a webinar.
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