Supplement Groups Call For Master File To Protect IP, Incentivize Industry

The dietary supplement industry says FDA should use existing master files to protect the intellectual property of supplement makers, with several industry officials saying such a move would incentivize legitimate companies to continue investing in research. Some also said they would support paying user fees if it meant giving FDA more resources to take enforcement action against U.S. and foreign companies that don’t comply with agency requirements. Industry officials reiterated their call for FDA to protect data submitted by supplement...