NADL's Call For Boost in FDA Regulations Sparks Industry Debate

The NADL has formally asked the FDA to implement more stringent regulations of laboratories and dental restorations. Proponents agree that increased FDA oversight is in the best interest of the industry and will help enhance product quality, while opponents contend that new laws will simply add to our problems, not alleviate them.

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Not all Chinese imported products are safe. In response to the recent recalls of dog food, toys and toothpaste, President Bush formed the Presidential Interagency Working Group on Import Safety in July. Comprised of the secretaries and agency heads of seven federal agencies including the FDA, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Department of Transportation and Department of Homeland Security, the group is charged with ensuring the safety of imported products.

In September, the NADL sent a letter and had a meeting with representatives from the group, recommending...