05.12.17
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Scott Gottlieb, MD, to the post of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner by a vote of 57-42. He was sworn in as the 23rd commissioner on May 11. Dr. Gottlieb is a physician, medical policy expert, and public health advocate who previously served as the FDA's deputy commissioner for medical and scientific affairs, and before that as a senior advisor to the FDA commissioner.
Industry trade associations offered support for the confirmation, saying he is well qualified for the position. The Natural Products Association (NPA) noted that Dr. Gottlieb has promised access to supplements and to enforce current law to protect consumers. “Dr. Gottlieb will ensure consumers have access to products that support their health and that businesses have the right to sell those products and grow the economy,” said Dan Fabricant, PhD, CEO and president of NPA. “We congratulate Dr. Gottlieb on his confirmation and look forward to working with him in ways that lead to a healthier America.”
Dr. Gottlieb recently answered a question from the U.S. Senate Commit
Industry trade associations offered support for the confirmation, saying he is well qualified for the position. The Natural Products Association (NPA) noted that Dr. Gottlieb has promised access to supplements and to enforce current law to protect consumers. “Dr. Gottlieb will ensure consumers have access to products that support their health and that businesses have the right to sell those products and grow the economy,” said Dan Fabricant, PhD, CEO and president of NPA. “We congratulate Dr. Gottlieb on his confirmation and look forward to working with him in ways that lead to a healthier America.”
Dr. Gottlieb recently answered a question from the U.S. Senate Commit
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