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FDA COMMISSIONER ANDREW VON ESCHENBACH
Acting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach testifies before a Senate Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on the FDA's FY2007 proposed budget, in Washington on March 14, 2006. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)

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FDA opens offices in China
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened three offices in China this week as part of an effort to improve the safety of food imported from the Asian nation.
FDA: Food protection plan shows progress
FDA: Food protection plan shows progress
WASHINGTON, July 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says its plan to keep U.S. citizens enjoying one of the safest food supplies in the world shows significant progress.
Frank Tori named FDA chief scientist
WASHINGTON, April 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has appointed Dr. Frank Torti as its principal deputy commissioner and new chief scientist.
FDA names drug research chief
WASHINGTON, March 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has selected Dr. Janet Woodcock to become the agency's director of drug evaluation and research.
FDA creates pediatric review committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the creation Thursday of an internal pediatric review committee.
Masoudi named FDA associate counsel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Gerald Masoudi has been named associate general counsel of the food and drug division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
U.S. FDA, Chinese officials meet in China
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach has met with Chinese health officials to discuss the safety of imports.
FDA proposes new sunscreen rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposal Thursday setting standards for formulating, testing and labeling over-the-counter sunscreen products.
FDA urged to address nanotechnology safety
WASHINGTON, July 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Nanotechnology Task Force released a report Wednesday urging the agency consider addressing nanotechnology risks.
FDA requests diabetes drug warnings
WASHINGTON, June 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting safety warnings for diabetes drugs Avandia and Actos after they came under congressional scrutiny.
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“ The Food Protection Plan is the comprehensive framework the agency needs to enhance the protection of our nation's food supply, ”
FDA: Food protection plan shows progress
United Press International
“ His leadership and service will be critical to FDA's public health mission and regulatory responsibilities. ”
Masoudi named FDA associate counsel
United Press International
“ These labs form the backbone of FDA's work in ensuring the safety of food, medical equipment and cosmetics, ”
Senators ask the FDA to halt lab closings
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“ The future will look no more like the past than a butterfly resembles a caterpillar, ”
U.S. starts historic cancer genome project
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“ He understands that basic research is the foundation to any success in eliminating cancer, and that research breakthroughs must be translated into effective treatments for patients, ”
Cancer survivor leads national institute
United Press International
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