If the FDA cannot do its job, the health and safety of the U.S. are at risk. In recognition of this, in December 2006 FDA Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach, MD, formed a subcommittee to assess whether the FDA can support current and future regulatory needs.
The subcommittee concluded that the FDA is in a precarious position. It suffers from serious deficiencies, and is not prepared to meet its responsibilities.
The demands on the FDA have soared due to the advance of science...