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FDA Inspections: A Vital Public Safety Net
In the latest Viewpoint, Doug Stern, ORA’s Deputy Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs (DACRA) lays out a blueprint of ORA’s efforts to safeguard the well-being of communities and promote public confidence through inspections. DACRA also highlights the most important aspect of the job…YOU, and how the front office is prioritizing retaining, training, and recruiting inspection personnel.
I am ORA Profile: Audra Lenhart
An IAMORA highlights the amazing work of Senior Regulatory Officer Audra J. Lenhart and her work of ensuring tobacco regulations are upheld by tobacco manufacturers and retailers.

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FDA Investigator Travels Globe to Help Ensure Safety of America’s Medicines
FDA consumer safety officers like Rajiv Srivastava have devoted their careers to scrutinizing the safety of pharmaceutical drugs bound for the U.S. market—and travelling halfway around the world to do so.
Safeguarding Communities and National Drug Stockpiles
ORA’s New York Medical Products Laboratory analyzes medical products for suspected health fraud and ensures critical drugs in the National Strategic Stockpile are safe and ready for emergencies.

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