Small Firms Get Year Reprieve From Compliance With US FDA’s Supplement Facts Label Changes
Executive Summary
FDA has heard from some manufacturers that additional time is needed to meet all of the requirements, “especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Prior to the pandemic, agency announced enforcement discretion during 2020 for compliance by firms with more than $10m in annual sales.
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