US FDA Seeks Input On Standing Up Conformity Assessment Pilot
Executive Summary
In the latest user-fee agreement, FDA and industry agreed to pilot a conformity assessment program where third-party accredited test labs could affirm a manufacturer's conformance to consensus standards, potentially expediting pre-market reviews.
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