The FDA has extended the comment period on scientific data and information related to concerns over residues of carbadox (Mecadox), which is used in swine feed. If FDA removes the approved residue testing method for carbadox the product could no longer be marketed.
NPPC would like to thank those individuals who have previously submitted comments and participated in the virtual public hearing March 10th!
With the extension to the comment period, we are asking others to consider contributing comments as well; outlining the ways carbadox is used, the withdrawal periods that are observed, impacts to animal health, and the potential influence on antimicrobial resistance due to the switch to medically important antimicrobials for humans in the event carbadox is no longer available will be impactful. Finally, our collective ask of FDA is to work with the drug sponsor (Phibro) to develop a new residue method as a solution to their concern.
Please CLICK HERE to find a letter with some suggested comments. Enter your personal information in the highlighted areas, unhighlight, and save before submitting them as formal comments.
Comment submission: Deadline 6/10; to electronically submit your comments to the docket, please visit www.regulations.gov/ and type FDA-2021-N-1326 in the search box.
Next:
- Select the box to the left that reads "Only show documents open for comment"
- Click on Proposed Rule.
- Then click on the square blue box that says "Comment".
- Go to "Attach files" and drop in the prepared letter that you have completed.
- Finally, complete the bottom of the page and click on "Submit Comment".
*As mentioned above, NPPC has provided you with a You can find the full FDA announcement HERE.