FDA Webniar on recalls tomortow July 25, 2013

Learning about CBER's Direct Recall Classification ProgramFDA plays an important role in product recalls and its Direct Recall Classification (DRC) program helps get recall information to consumers in a timely manner.Conducting a recall is an effective way for a firm to remove from the market a product that violates FDA regulations and is possibly dangerous, FDA advises firms on their recall strategies and monitors their recall to determine whether it is effective.FDA also publicizes recalls so consumers and health professionals can find out what types of products are being recalled. Learn more by joining this FDA webinar.  Date: Thursday, July 25, 2013Time: 2 p.m. ETLength: 30 minutesTopic: The importance of timely recall information for consumers and the impact the DRC program has had on speeding up the information flow between industry and FDA.Speaker: Laura Hieronymus, senior recall coordinator with the Office of Compliance and Biologics Quality in FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER).To join the meeting: Click on https://collaboration.fda.gov/r92694857/  (or cut and paste it into your internet browser). Click the "Enter as a Guest" button, fill in your name, then click "Enter Room." You will need computer speakers to listen to the webinar. Closed captioning will be available. There are a limited number of spots available for the webinar. Materials from the webinar will also be available on the FDA web site.