FDA Finalizes Guidance Documents Aimed At Easing Post-Pandemic Regulatory Transitions
Executive Summary
The documents describe the US agency’s preferred approach toward products cleared under EUAs or other alternate approaches during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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