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News for the biotech, medical device, drug and food regulatory profession | December 20, 2007
 
 
Editor's Viewpoint
  • Editor's Viewpoint: Looking forward to 2008
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    Part I of this FDLI SmartBrief special year-end report looked back at the most important trends and stories of 2007. Part II, below, highlights our predictions and yours for what's in store for 2008.

    It would appear that the upcoming year will present many challenges and opportunities for our industries. Companies will work to adjust to the new regulatory environment under the FDAAA legislation, while seeking renewed consumer confidence in drug safety. Generic drugs, including generics of biotech drugs, could gain attention as presidential candidates speak about health care and ways to reduce health care costs. Also, Congress will very likely examine cloned-animal food labeling and food safety regulations.

    As for FDLI events, the first half of the year will bring several significant conferences including, the Food Safety Conference, Sixth Annual Enforcement & Litigation Conference, First Annual Nanotechnology Conference and the 51st Annual FDLI & FDA Conference in Washington, D.C., in March. Visit the FDLI Web site for full details.

  Your Predictions 
  • What is the most pressing issue currently facing the drug industry?

    A. Drug safety -- 36%
    B. Drug costs -- 24%
    C. FDA approval process -- 31%
    D. Reimbursement -- 9%

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  • What is the most pressing issue facing the food industry?

    A. Imports -- 60%
    B. Pathogens in produce -- 29%
    C. Heavy metals and other contaminants -- 11%

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  • Which legislative/regulatory issue will be most important in 2008?

    A. Reimbursement of drugs and devices -- 11%
    B. Postmarket monitoring of drugs and devices -- 37%
    C. Drug and device companies' gifts to doctors -- 7%
    D. Universal health care -- 45%

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  FDLI 2008 Events 
  • Upcoming FDLI Conferences

    Introduction to Food Law & Regulation
    Jan. 22 - 23, 2008
    The Madison Hotel, Washington D.C.

    Food Safety: Problems & Solutions -- Experts Discuss What Needs to Be Done and Predict What Will Happen
    Jan. 24, 2008
    The Madison Hotel, Washington D.C. 

    Introduction to Medical Device Law & Regulation
    Feb. 11 - 12, 2008
    The Embassy Suites Washington, D.C., Convention Center Hotel

    6th Annual Conference on Enforcement & Litigation
    Feb. 19 - 20, 2008
    L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington D.C.

    Introduction to Drug Law & Regulation
    Feb. 21 - 22, 2008
    L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington D.C.

    1st Annual Conference on Nanotechnology Law, Regulation and Policy
    Feb. 28 - 29, 2008
    L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington D.C. 

    51st Annual FDLI & the FDA Conference
    March 26 - 27, 2008
    L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington D.C.

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