Comment RE: Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Pilot Program

Thank you for the opportunity to share our perspective on the Commissioner’s National Priority Review (CNPV) pilot program in written comments and at the public meeting. The undersigned individuals write to share our concerns and opposition to the Food and Drug Administration’s CNPV pilot, particularly relating to the politicization of voucher selection by the inclusion of national priorities falling outside of FDA’s remit, an expedited review timeline that poses dangers to consumers, and the lack of transparency in the implementation of the pilot. The Center for Science in the Public Interest is a non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization. Since 1971, CSPI has advocated for evidence-based policies to improve health, nutrition, and food safety. CSPI is an independent organization that does not accept any corporate funding. In this comment, we provide feedback on the CNPV pilot program’s scope, voucher selection process, the review council’s role, expedited timelines, and future programmatic directions. View the resource below to keep reading.

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