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SLIDE SHOWS
With the full implementation of cGMPs (current good manufacturing practices) for dietary supplements, FDA has been increasingly active in conducting audits of manufacturing facilities. Many companies are unsure what to expect, and FDA's 483 reports have revealed concerns in several areas, particularly in documentation of testing practices and quality control procedures. This slide show gives an inside look at an FDA cGMP audit, including topics that the auditor focused [...]