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Recently Posted Guidance Documents
- 01/19/2017 - CVM GFI #187 Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals - Draft
- 01/19/2017 - CVM GFI #236 Regulation of Mosquito-Related Products - Draft
- 01/18/2017 - Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With Payors, Formulary Committees, and Similar Entities – Questions and Answers Guidance for Industry and Review Staff - Draft
- 01/17/2017 - 2016 Medical Gas Container-Closure Rule Questions and Answers Guidance for Industry - Final
- 01/17/2017 - Considerations in Demonstrating Interchangeability With a Reference Product Guidance for Industry - Draft
- 01/17/2017 - Medical Product Communications That Are Consistent With the FDA-Required Labeling — Questions and Answers Guidance for Industry - Draft
- 01/17/2017 - Assessment of Abuse Potential of Drugs - Final
- 01/13/2017 - Interim Policy on Compounding Using Bulk Drug Substances Under Section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act - Final
- 01/13/2017 - Factors to Consider When Making Benefit-Risk Determinations for Medical Device Investigational Device Exemptions - Guidance for Investigational Device Exemption Sponsors, Sponsor-Investigators and Food and Drug Administration Staff - Final
- 01/13/2017 - Emergency Use Authorization of Medical Products and Related Authorities - Final
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