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[FDA Office of Inspections and Investigations @FDAInspects]

Today is the day! The Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) is now the Office of Inspections and Investigations (OII) and our new X handle is @FDAInspects! OII is the #FDAFrontline, focusing on inspections, investigations and imports as our core mission.

[U.S. FDA @US_FDA]

OTC skin lightening products may contain dangerous mercury and/or hydroquinone, causing serious — even permanent — harm. There are NO FDA-approved OTC options. Talk to your doctor about safe treatments. Learn more: https://t.co/40mIkHeMPt

[FDA Office of Inspections and Investigations @FDAInspects]

New products. New challenges. One mission: protect the public and stop unsafe products before they reach consumers. From port surveillance to border interdiction, watch how our investigators safeguard America's product supply every single day. https://t.co/TY7bZn4gxO.

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Planning to import food into the U.S.? Know before you ship. All imported foods are subject to FDA inspection at U.S. ports of entry. Learn how to import foods correctly and help prevent costly delays or detention at the border. New resource: https://t.co/lN5ICdyGqb.

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Importing FDA-regulated products into the U.S.? FDA's Office of Import Operations screens and/or reviews 100% of imported products to help keep unsafe goods out of U.S. commerce. New Import Educational Resources page shows how https://t.co/lN5ICdyGqb. 🎥https://t.co/yUsZLz289l.

[U.S. FDA @US_FDA]

FDA inspectors & investigators are the frontline champions of public safety.

Did you know that each year, OII employees travel over 26 million miles to conduct FDA operations in the U.S. and abroad?

Every warning letter, every product recall, every import refusal stops an unsafe product at the border. It starts with them. https://t.co/gq3wWF2Tdf

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Safety Alert! @US_FDA testing finds that six additional cosmetic products marketed as gel nail polish remover contain methylene chloride, a prohibited ingredient in cosmetics. The testing is part of the agency’s ongoing surveillance. Learn more at https://t.co/gHa3hUdm7I.

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Meet Imogene Gollinger, the FDA’s first woman field investigator. Her legacy highlights the power of resilience, adaptability, & the vital role of investigators in advancing the FDA’s mission. Her work continues to inspire today. https://t.co/4aL9iA9OMq.
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[Dr. Marty Makary @DrMakaryFDA]

This administration is serious about protecting the border.

FDA‘s inspectors are an invisible front line against dangerous, illegal products trying to enter our country.

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FDA Office of Criminal Investigations partners with colleagues across FDA to protect consumers & patients. Consolidating OCI’s operations at FDA’s headquarters, as seen in this photo, improves collaboration & efficiency. LEARN MORE about OCI: https://t.co/ytqnMnlZtq

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LEARN MORE about the FDA Office of Criminal Investigations: https://t.co/ytqnMnlZtq

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FDA Special Agents/@TheJusticeDept: FDA-OCI worked w/National Forensic Chemistry Center, DOJ, & others to convict a British national on international drug trafficking conspiracy charges linked to 2 deaths: https://t.co/R5wcMlgJ0F

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Health fraud scams refer to products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure diseases or other health conditions, but are not proven safe and effective for those uses. Learn how to Be Smart of fraudulent products. https://t.co/LadGEW9yqI.

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This photo album features tainted chocolate-based products marketed for sexual enhancement or performance that FDA laboratory testing has found to contain undisclosed and potentially dangerous active pharmaceutical ingredients. https://t.co/EPPkR5oYUb.

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FDA Special Agents/@TheJusticeDept: Former Dental Assistant Sentenced for Tampering With Fentanyl Vials From Littleton Oral Surgery Practice District of Colorado https://t.co/SSoEMSirkJ

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Need access to FDA ImportShield Program (FISP) resources? Visit our Imports Entry Review page to access the FDA ImportShield Trade Communications Guide—your go-to resource for detailed contact protocols & procedures. https://t.co/u94BdQ8RYc #Trade

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NEW: FDA releases draft guidance on cosmetics records access authority added by #MoCRA. Clarifies when & how FDA can access adverse event records, manufacturing data & more. 60-day comment period open. Industry input needed! https://t.co/NVdkvD9u5H #CosmeticsRegulation #FDA

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FDA highlights TWO major modernization initiatives to strengthen import safety & protect Americans! New nationwide coordination + advanced tech will catch unsafe products faster and spot more dangerous imports. Stronger protection for families! https://t.co/KU5smM3aik

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ATTN #FoodImporters: The #FDAOII #VQIP Application Portal opens TODAY! Create an account on the FDA Industry Systems website or contact us at [email protected] to set up an informational meeting. LEARN MORE: https://t.co/wbJWhPrUuF #FSMA

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That overseas beauty deal or supplement bargain might seem too good to be true—and it often is. As holiday imports surge by nearly 30%, FDA inspectors race to identify dangerous products Learn how to stay safe. https://t.co/cZJVjqzNKw.

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FDA publishes final guidance "Processes and Practices Applicable to Bioresearch Monitoring Inspections" https://t.co/nA3NbiBQDd