In-Person Inspections Remain US FDA’s Preference Despite ‘Virtual’ Options
Executive Summary
FDA continues to see in-person inspections as more efficient and more effective than ‘virtual’ alternatives, which means almost all domestic inspections will be handled by traditional site visits.
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