Call for FDA overhaul

A leading member of the US House of Representatives and a leading Congressman have called for a major overhaul of the nation's drug regulator. Representative John Dingell and Senator Chuck Grassley say there should be a taller wall between the agency and the industry it regulates. In addition they have called for the FDA to be given the authority to recall drugs, to impose significant fines on drug companies for safety violations and to inspect generic-drug makers before approving a new product. In addition, they want the next president to appoint a tough FDA commissioner completely independent from the industry. It is unlikely that any changes will happen before the elections in November, but next year may see significant changes to the FDA.
Wall Street Journal