FDA opens China office

The FDA has opened its first overseas office - in Beijing, China - as part of its strategy to ensure the safety of drugs and food products imported into the US. The FDA will also open offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou in China as well as in India, Latin America and Europe. The FDA will have eight staff in its China offices. These will include inspectors and senior technical experts on regulation, policy, food, medicines and medical devices who will work with their Chinese counterparts to build capacity and offer their experiences and expertise.
Associated Press