October 1, 2003
Draft Guidance on Formal CGMP Dispute Resolution
Arnold & Porter Advisory
On September 5, 2003, FDA formally announced the availability of a Draft Guidance entitled "Formal Dispute Resolution: Scientific and Technical Issues Related to Pharmaceutical Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)." 68 Fed. Reg. 52777. The Draft Guidance is part of FDA's "Pharmaceutical CGMPs for the 21st Century: A Risk-Based Approach" initiative, first announced just over a year ago. The agency has invited the public to comment on the draft by March 3, 2004