House Appropriators Say Infant Formula Shortage Signals Restructuring Needed At US FDA

"Many of the problems facing [the FDA] can be solved through strong leadership rather than more money,” says Rep. Andy Harris during Appropriations subcommittee hearing, Committee Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro continues her criticism of FDA's regulation of industries under its oversight, saying a "structural problem" caused infant formula shortage.    

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Rep. Rosa DeLauro left no room for doubt not only that she’s critical of the US Food and Drug Administration but also that she chairs the House Appropriation Committee when she questioned FDA Commissioner Robert Califf recently.

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Subcommittee members’ questions for Califf on 19 May during a hearing on the...

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