FDA to boost surprise inspections at foreign-based food, medical plants
- On Wednesday, the FDA announced it will increase the frequency of surprise inspections at overseas facilities that manufacture food and medical products for the U.S. Market.
- This move follows concerns that foreign companies have received advanced notice of inspections, unlike U.S. Manufacturers, creating a double standard in oversight.
- The FDA currently inspects about 3,000 foreign facilities annually across more than 90 countries, where serious deficiencies occur over twice as often as in domestic sites.
- FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makary emphasized that conducting surprise inspections is crucial for identifying those who manipulate records or hide violations, preventing them from endangering public health.
- The agency said this key step is part of a broader strategy to restore effective foreign inspections and ensure imported products are safe, legitimate, and honestly made.
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