Tag: Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Legislative

Emergency Relief Package Yields Increased FDA Funding, OTC Revisions

Emergency Relief Package Yields Increased FDA Funding, OTC Revisions

March 30, 2020 – In addition to providing millions of Americans and many industries with financial support during the coronavirus outbreak, the emergency relief bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on Friday accrues additional funding for the Food and Drug Administration’s coronavirus efforts and makes important changes to how […]

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General

Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, Protecting 2020 Election Should Start Now

Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, Protecting 2020 Election Should Start Now

March 23, 2020 – As the United States grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak and its ongoing fallout, there is another pressing issue that is crucial to the American public: ensuring safe and fair elections between now and Nov. 3. “The Coalition believes it is important for all Americans to be active in the political process […]

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Regulatory/FDA

FDA and FTC: Coronavirus Products Are Fraudulent, Could Delay Treatment

FDA and FTC: Coronavirus Products Are Fraudulent, Could Delay Treatment

March 16, 2020 – Amid rising concerns over “Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019” (COVID-19), the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission took action last week against seven companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products. The regulators sent Warning Letters to the companies because these products “are unapproved drugs that pose significant risks to patient […]

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