FDA inspections after COVID-19

Learn about any preparations you might need to make in order to be prepared for a return to in-person FDA inspections post-COVID-19.

Emily Lyons
April 30, 2023
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Author’s note: This article was prepared with the help of Paula Pastuskovas, an associate at Husch Blackwell LLP. 

TABLE 1: A majority of all inspections conducted by the FDA result in “No Action Needed” classifications, but there are some common issues to look out for.   


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