US Food and Drug Administration

Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal industry

Unlicensed vapes are widely available in the US both online and in vape shops, convenience stores or gas stations despite being illegal to import or sell.

Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine backed by FDA advisers

The nine panel members voted unanimously in favour of use of Moderna’s shot mFlusiva in adults aged 50 to 64.

US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

The justices upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss an illegal gun possession charge against Ali Hemani, who was a regular marijuana user.

US FDA approves expanded use of Sanofi’s Type 1 diabetes drug in children aged 8 to 17

The FDA first approved Tzield in 2022.

Screwworm treatment for pets receives emergency US FDA approval

Pet owners can purchase nitenpyram tablets to treat New World screwworm infections in cats and dogs that are at least 0.9kg and four weeks old.

Japan’s Fujiya to reduce packaging colours for about 10 products, including Country Ma’am cookies

The packaging for Country Ma'am cookies will change to a primarily white, black and red design.

Legal whiplash over abortion pill undermines care, say providers in US

The drug mifepristone is key to a common protocol for abortion as well as miscarriage management.

US appeals court temporarily halts mail delivery of abortion pill

The court order requires women seeking abortions anywhere in the US to obtain mifepristone in person from health clinics.

Thailand plans to update medical cannabis framework after US eases restrictions

The US had earlier announced steps to reclassify certain marijuana products as less dangerous under federal law.

Trump expected to loosen restrictions on psychedelic drugs

The drugs include LSD, ecstasy and psilocybin.

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