August 7, 2008
Reauthorised US law to maintain shorter times for animal drug approval
The National Pork Producers Council has praised Congress for approving legislation to reauthorise an animal-drug review law and to implement a new generic animal-drug review statute.
The Senate approved H.R. 6432, the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA), by unanimous consent after the House passed the bill July 30.
ADUFA, first enacted in 2003, allows the FDA to collect fees from the animal health industry for the review and approval of animal health products.
The fees supplement the agency's annual congressionally-approved appropriations and have enabled FDA to reduce its review time for new animal drugs, while maintaining high standards for safety and effectiveness.
AGDUFA will do the same for generic animal drugs.
NPPC President Bryan Black said that Congress' action will help ensure that pork producers have access to products that keep pigs healthy and products safe.
