In January, seven Biologics companies received seven FDA inspections in North Carolina, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This was the highest number of inspections per type of company made by the FDA in North Carolina, equalling 53.8% of all inspections in January.
The FDA routinely inspects facilities across the nation to determine if the workplace and their products are compliant with FDA-regulated laws and regulations implemented to improve overall public health. Inspection results are then disclosed publicly.
According to its website, the FDA is a government agency that is primarily responsible for monitoring the production and distribution of human and animal drugs, biological products, medical supplies and tobacco products for safety quality.
| Project Area | No Action Indicated | Voluntary Action Indicated | Official Action Indicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood and Blood Products | 3 | — | — |
| Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ | 2 | 1 | — |
| Foodborne Biological Hazards | 1 | 2 | — |
| Human Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies | 4 | — | — |
| Monitoring of Marketed Animal Drugs, Feed, and Devices | 1 | — | — |
| Technical Assistance: Food and Cosmetics | 1 | — | — |
| Tobacco Post-Market Activities | 1 | — | — |
