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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Latex-Free Claims in Medical Product Labeling

The Food and Drug Administration announced the availability of a draft guidance on medical product labeling related to latex content. FDA said it issued the guidance because manufacturers have included terms like “latex-free” or “does not contain latex” on medical…

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product labeling, but such statements are not specific enough, not scientifically accurate, and should not be included in medical product labeling, the agency said. The guidance recommends accurate labeling that can be used by manufacturers that which to convey no natural rubber was used in a product. Comments on the guidance are due by June 10.