The FDA will not inspect vaccine production plants

Forbes

29 October 2020 - Approval of a vaccine by the FDA typically requires inspection of the vaccine’s manufacturing plants. 

In a COVID-19 world, this will not be the case. COVID-19 vaccine candidates will get a pass on FDA plant inspections, according to Bloomberg. 

As candidates reach the final phases of testing, emergency use authorisation will be granted without pre-approval inspection, said FDA Director of Viral Products Jerry Weir.

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