Trump's Two-For-One Reg Order Needs Agency Interpretation, Medtech Reg Experts Say
Executive Summary
For the most part, industry experts and lobbyists say they still have questions about President Trump's latest executive order, which requires agencies to rescind two regulations for every one rule that is implemented. With key leadership positions at HHS and FDA still unfilled, some say they are taking a wait-and-see approach before concluding how the order will be interpreted.
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