Vaccines, Blood & Biologics
From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.
Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have. Products containing hidden drugs are also sometimes falsely marketed as dietary supplements, putting consumers at greater risk. For these reasons, it is important to consult with a health care professional before using any dietary supplement. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.
CBP Issues Detention Order on Garments Manufactured with Prison Labor in China
WASHINGTON — Effective August 11 at all U.S. ports of entry, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will detain imported merchandise containing garments produced by the Hero Vast Group (including Shanghai Hero Vast International Trading Co., Ltd...
Import surge causing congestion, equipment issues in Oakland
[caption caption="Truck turn times at the Port of Oakland have increased over the past two months, fueled by growing import volumes. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]The import surge that produced chassis shortages, declining productivity at warehouses, and elevated gate times in Southern California over the past month is spawning similar problems in...
Import surge causing congestion, equipment issues in Oakland
[caption caption="Truck turn times at the Port of Oakland have increased over the past two months, fueled by growing import volumes. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]The import surge that produced chassis shortages, declining productivity at warehouses, and elevated gate times in Southern California over the past month is spawning similar problems in...
What to Know When Buying or Using a Breast Pump
Breast pumps are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They can be used to extract milk, maintain or increase a woman's milk supply, and relieve engorged breasts (among other indications). But, to protect mothers and their babies, there are important safety considerations to know before using one.
FMC underscores NY-NJ port’s need for more double truck moves
[caption caption="The FMC noted the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and local stakeholders see the issue of facilitating double moves by drayage carriers as a top priority. Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com"][/caption]Clarification: This story has been updated to remove reporting regarding the connection between chassis and so-called double moves...
FMC underscores NY-NJ port’s need for more double truck moves
[caption caption="The FMC noted the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and local stakeholders see the issue of facilitating double moves by drayage carriers as “a high priority and (are) working to improve the process.” Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]The long-held view among many truckers that chassis rules from intermodal...