Condom Labeling Guidance Simplifies “Intended Use” Statements
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA's special control guidance for labeling natural rubber latex condoms simplifies recommended statements in response to comments submitted to the agency and results of a label comprehension study
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