Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 - Advisory Committee Conflicts of Interest

Advisory Committee Conflicts of Interest

  • Continues the requirement that all individuals under consideration for appointment to serve on an FDA advisory committee disclose to the Agency all financial interests that would be affected by the committee’s actions.

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