COVID-19 Update: FDA’s New Enforcement Policy for Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices and Air Purifiers

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FDA Issues New Enforcement Policy for Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices and Air Purifiers During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an immediately in effect guidance that outlines an enforcement policy to help expand the availability and capability of sterilizers, disinfectant devices and air purifiers. The devices include those intended to make devices sterile, kill pathogens or other microorganisms and kill pathogens or microorganisms in the air. This policy reflects FDA’s commitment to ease burdens on health care providers and facilities as they face COVID-19.

Read the Guidance Questions? If you have questions about this guidance, contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education.