Tag Archives: Antimicrobial

Report on Antimicrobial Drugs for Sale in Food-Producing Animals: Downward Trend Holds; 10 Year Low

By Riëtte van Laack — On Dec. 18, 2018, the Center of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) of FDA  announced the publication of its 2017 Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals.  This report is required by the … Continue reading

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PCAST Recommendation in Action: “Wildcard Exclusivity” Proposed for “Priority Antimicrobial Products”

By Kurt R. Karst — Way back in September 2014, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (“PCAST”) released a report to the President, titled “Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria.”  The report was part of a broader initiative announced … Continue reading

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Antimicrobial Product Evaluation Program (APEP) for Products with Public Health Claims in the Marke

By Heather F. Collins, M.S., and Sheryl Lindros Dolan On June 21, 2018, during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) webinar, EPA discussed the new draft risk-based strategy for ensuring the performance of public health … Continue reading

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EPA Releases Three Final Test Guidelines for Antimicrobial Pesticide Efficacy

By Heather F. Collins, M.S. and Margaret R. Graham On February 28, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of three Group B — Antimicrobial Efficacy Test Guidelines, under Series 810, Product Performance Test Guidelines.  The guidelines provide … Continue reading

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