The US Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997: impact on consumers

Clin Ther. 1998:20 Suppl C:C20-5. doi: 10.1016/s0149-2918(98)80004-0.

Abstract

This paper provides a consumer's perspective on an important issue that has a profound impact on all of us: the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Modernization Act of 1997. In addition, it provides some background information on the National Consumers League, an organization that promotes consumer safety and protection with the FDA and its predecessors.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Consumer Product Safety / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Databases, Factual
  • Drug Approval
  • Economics, Pharmaceutical
  • Legislation, Drug / trends*
  • United States
  • United States Food and Drug Administration / legislation & jurisprudence*