FDA's Fast-Track Health Moves: Voluntary Pledges, No Rules

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FDAs Unconventional Approach: Voluntary Pledges Over Regulations The FDA is bypassing traditional rulemaking processes, opting for press conferences and voluntary pledges instead. This approach is evident in their handling of synthetic food dyes, where theyve announced a phase-out but lack formal regulations or safety studies. Similarly, with COVID vaccin…

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FDAs Unconventional Approach: Voluntary Pledges Over Regulations The FDA is bypassing traditional rulemaking processes, opting for press conferences and voluntary pledges instead. This approach is evident in their handling of synthetic food dyes, where theyve announced a phase-out but lack formal regulations or safety studies. Similarly, with COVID vaccines, theyve tightened approvals through op-eds, bypassing expert panels. However, this unconventional method raises concerns about the sustainab

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