Senate removes FDA identifier requirement and extends compliance timeline
2 Sep 18 · 5d ago · 1 article · 1 post · 2 sources · development 2 of 2
Senators strike two critical provisions from the bill: the unique FDA factory identification code that would enable tracking of facility regulatory histories, and the one-year implementation deadline, replacing it with a five-year timeline. Lawmakers cited concerns that the requirements would raise drug prices and compromise national security.
“It's just a clear watering down of the original bill.”
Retired Army Col. Vic SuarezSen. Rick Scott Bill sponsor
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Bill sponsorRetired Army Col. Vic Suarez Former medical supply-chain commanderDr. Kevin Schulman Stanford professor of medicine and health policyPeter Baker Former FDA inspector
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