Regulating Human Subjects Research
A changing research environment means regulators and institutional review boards must adapt.
Robotic Surgeries Need Regulatory Attention
Lawyers and regulators are concerned about the lack of regulations for the use of robotic technology in surgeries.
Determining the Safety of CBD Products
FDA warns consumers that the agency has not evaluated most CBD products and cannot say they are safe.
The Problem with Regulating Combination Products
Unlike new drugs and devices, combination products may fall through the regulatory cracks.
Did a Federal Ethics Loophole Worsen the Vaping Crisis?
Congress should adopt stronger restrictions on former federal officials’ ability to lobby their old employers.
When it Comes to Federal Stem Cell Regulation, Less is More
FDA ought to promote stem cell therapy by easing up on regulation and its aggressive enforcement.
Vaping Products Going Retro Through Regulation
The Trump Administration plans to eliminate flavored vaping products from the market.
Human Milk Markets Need Regulation
Scholar says that human milk should be regulated to ensure donor milk is safe, accessible, and affordable.
Guidance Documents and the Regulation of Genetically Modified Foods
Scholars argue that federal agencies should not use guidance documents to regulate controversial issues.
Regulating Genetic Self-Experimentation as Biomedical Research
Better oversight is needed of the “biohacking” that individuals perform on themselves.
Bringing Sunscreen into the 21st Century
A recent FDA proposed rule would transform over-the-counter sunscreen regulation.