US FDA Moving Slow to Add Drug Inspectors in China

The United States FDA still has only two drug inspectors in China, according to testimony last week. The US has budgeted $10 million to add 10 inspectors to the original two positions, but for years, China did not approve visas for the additional inspectors. In December 2013, Vice-President Biden persuaded China officials to speed up the visa process. However, in the four months since then, there hasn’t been any change. US officials did not blame China for refusing to approve visas, nor did they explain why no additional inspectors have been sent to China so far. More details.... Share this with colleagues: // //