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HHS/FDA RIN: 0910-AG16 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Amendments to Sterility Testing Requirements for Biological Products 
Abstract: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed rule to amend the sterility testing requirements for biological products. This proposed rule is intended to provide manufacturers of biological products greater flexibility and to encourage use of the most appropriate and state-of-the-art methodologies to ensure the safety of biological products. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 600    21 CFR 610    21 CFR 680   
Legal Authority: 21 USC 321    21 USC 331    21 USC 351    21 USC 352    21 USC 353    21 USC 355    21 USC 360    21 USC 360c    21 USC 360d    21 USC 360h    21 USC 360i    21 USC 371    21 USC 372    21 USC 374    21 USC 381    42 USC 216    42 USC 262    42 USC 263    42 USC 263a    42 USC 264    ...   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Paul E. Levine
Regulatory Counsel
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Suite 200N (HFM-17), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Suite 200N (HFM-17), 1401 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone:301 827-6210