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Trump administration cuts hit FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, February 17th 2025 at 7:00 GMT by WBTW   Print publication without navigation

  • Nearly half of the FDA's $6.9 billion budget comes from fees paid by companies the agency regulates, including drug and medical device makers, which allows the agency to hire extra scientists to

The Trump administration implemented budget cuts that significantly impacted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), particularly affecting employees involved in food safety, medical devices, and tobacco products. These cuts led to a reduction in the workforce, with the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products seeing a decrease of 10% in its staff, and the Center for Devices and Radiological Health losing 13% of its employees. The Office of Regulatory Affairs, responsible for food safety inspections, also experienced a reduction in its workforce. These reductions have raised concerns about the FDA's ability to effectively regulate and ensure the safety of food, medical devices, and tobacco products, potentially compromising public health. The cuts were part of a broader effort to reduce federal spending, but critics argue that they undermine the FDA's mission to protect and promote public health.

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