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FDA Oversight of Laboratory Safety

Announced on  | Last Modified on  | Project Number: OEI-01-25-00190
Status
Active
Agency
Food and Drug Administration

OBJECTIVE

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) operates laboratories to conduct scientific research, including those that handle hazardous biological agents. The Government Accountability Office and members of Congress have raised concerns that FDA is not meeting all Federal safety requirements in its laboratory oversight. We will assess the extent to which FDA complied with Federal regulations for laboratory inspections, as well as the extent to which FDA’s Office of Occupational Safety and Health has sufficient authority and independence to conduct effective oversight of laboratory safety.

TIMELINE

  • May 15, 2025
    Announced
  • Today
    Office of Evaluation and Inspections In-Progress
  • Est FY2027
    Estimated Fiscal Year for Project Completion
Work Plan Type
Office of Evaluation and Inspections
HHS Agencies
Food and Drug Administration
Issue Areas
Laboratories
Target Groups
-
Financial Groups
Other Funding