FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ISSUES NOTICE: DEFINING DURATIONS OF USE FOR APPROVED MEDICALLY IMPORTANT ANTIMICROBIAL DRUGS FED TO FOOD-PRODUCING ANIMALS; GUIDANCE FOR INDUSTRY; AVAILABILITY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Food and Drug Administration has issued a notice called: Defining Durations of Use for Approved Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs Fed to Food-Producing Animals; Guidance for Industry; Availability.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 13 by Grace R. Graham, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.

Summary: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry (GFI) #273 entitled "Defining Durations of Use for Approved Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs Fed to Food-Producing Animals." This guidance document provides recommendations on how sponsors may voluntarily establish defined durations of use ...