World News | US to Diversify Infant Formula Industry to Avoid Shortages

Washington, Jul 6 (AP) The Biden administration is looking to help foreign makers of baby formula stay on the US market for the long term, in an effort to diversify the industry after the closure of the largest domestic plant sparked a nationwide shortage.

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday was set to announce plans to help overseas producers that have sent supplies to the United States, under emergency approval to address the shortfall, secure long-term authorisation to market their formula in the US.

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The agency will provide a way for producers temporarily selling in the US to meet existing regulatory requirements so they can stay on the market, providing consumers with more choices and making supplies more resilient against current and future shortages.

The FDA will also host meetings and provide producers with a single point of contact to work through the regulatory system to make the application process more efficient. (AP)

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