Press Announcements > FDA and CBP bolster collaboration to protect public health and safety

Press Announcements > FDA and CBP bolster collaboration to protect public health and safety

FDA and CBP bolster collaboration to protect public health and safety 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) leaders signed an agreement today to maximize inspection and detection capabilities in order to prevent illegal and harmful products entering the U.S. through the nation’s International Mail Facilities (IMFs) and Ports of Entry that pose a threat to public health. Through this joint effort, each agency will work toward enhancing knowledge-transfer to increase efficiency, reduce duplication of efforts and facilitate mission responsibilities. Collaboration on shared laboratory space, scientific equipment and facilities, along with ...

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