Senators, State AGs Differ On Whether Further Federal Regulation Needed For OTC Hearing Aids
Executive Summary
Sens. Warren and Grassley say federal regulation is needed to ensure consumers in all states benefit from OTC hearing aids. State AGs, on the other hand, have asked the FDA to “define preemption terms in a way that recognizes the important role state and local entities play in protecting consumers.”
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