Spark Therapeutics Inc’s experimental gene therapy for a rare form of blindness improves vision and should be approved, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration concluded on Thursday, 

 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced a series of measures designed to speed to market generic versions of complex drugs such as Mylan NV’s emergency EpiPen

VietNamNet Bridge - A high number of consignments to the US have been refused this year because Vietnamese exporters were unaware of new regulations set by the US.

More than 1,000 Vietnamese companies have been removed from the list of companies allowed to export products to the US for failing to extend their registration. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is stepping up efforts to better regulate an emerging field of medicine that holds significant promise for curing some of the most troubling diseases by using the body’s own cells.

 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday expanded the use of Lynparza, sold by AstraZeneca Plc and Merck & Co Inc, to include ongoing treatment of patients with recurrent ovarian cancer

VietNamNet Bridge - As Vietnam catfish is meeting many barriers in the US market, exporters are considering shifting to Asian markets, especially China.

VietNamNet Bridge - A  number of vegetable and fruit export companies may have their consignments refused as they are unaware of the requirements set by the import country.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is well known for its tropical fruits, but it has to meet many strict requirements by importing countries in order to export its fruit. 

 Roche Holding AG said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted priority review for atezolizumab for treating people with a specific type of lung cancer.

 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it had taken steps to strengthen the data requirements for surgical mesh devices when used to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) via the vagina.

The U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) on Monday warned consumers to stop using a dietary supplement for muscle growth linked to serious liver damage. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday it has approved the marketing of a medical device as a preventative treatment for migraine headaches.

It is obvious that the 2014 US Farm Bill will tremendously hurt Vietnamese catfish exports. However, the negative impacts would be made no sooner than early 2015.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned food service companies and consumers not to use certain lots of Uncle Ben's infused rice that are linked to "a cluster of illnesses" among students in Texas.

 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday urged doctors to discontinue prescribing drugs that contain more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen per tablet or capsule, to reduce the risk of liver injury.

Manufacturers of antibacterial hand soaps and body washes will have to demonstrate that their products are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than plain soap and water in preventing illness and the spread of certain infections,

 Artificial trans fat, which has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease, will be banned in food supply by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved for the first time a companion diagnostic test for cancer drug Tarceva from Roche to detect certain gene mutations in the most common form of lung cancer known as non-small cell lung cancer.