February 18, 2014, 8:33 am

F.D.A. Commissioner Pledges More Coordination with Indian Regulators

By NEHA THIRANI BAGRI

 

MUMBAI — Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg, the commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration, said Tuesday that the American regulator would be working more closely with its Indian counterparts through training programs to ensure that Indian drug exporters meet American standards.

The announcement follows increased F.D.A. scrutiny of Indian drug makers over the past year, resulting in many warning letters to Indian companies, informing them that they did not meet the standards of the regulator. Dr. Hamburg has been in India for the past week meeting with the Indian regulators and government officials, policy makers and industry leaders who are involved in the regulation of medical and food products exported to the United States.

 

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