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FDA Watch

FDA Watch
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Pediatric Health
Friedreich's Ataxia
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Food Safety Modernization Act
Safety Substantiation
Cosmetics Regulation
Life Sciences

FDA Watch is a twice-monthly, national podcast that provides an independent, non-partisan forum for discussing and understanding the latest developments, trends, and issues involving FDA. The podcast focuses on four core areas: pharmaceuticals and biologics; medical devices and diagnostics; food and dietary supplements; and cosmetics and personal care products, as well as on the overall direction ... more

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In the second part of our series in collaboration with Skadden, Wayne chats with Rachel Turow, Head of Skadden's FDA Regulatory Practice; Bill Ridgway, Co-Head of Skadden's Global Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice; Michelle Gasaway, Partner in ... more

In this first part of our series in collaboration with Skadden, Wayne chats with Rachel Turow, Head of Skadden's FDA Regulatory Practice; Raquel Fox, Head of Skadden's U.S. ESG Practice and Co-Head of the firm's SEC Reporting and Compliance Practice;... more

In this fourth and final part of our series in collaboration with Covington, Wayne chats with Kristin Davenport, Christina Kuhn, and Olivia Dworkin, Attorneys at Covington; and Jackie Haydock, Chief Healthcare Compliance Officer and Associate General... more

In this third part of our series in collaboration with Covington, Wayne chats with Pam Forrest, Partner and Co-Chair of Covington's Medical Device Industry Group; Michael Granston, Partner and Chair of Covington's False Claims Act Investigations and ... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Turow
Head of FDA regulatory practice at Skadden
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Episode: FDA's Regulatory Revisions: Business & Legal Impact on Industry, Part 1 – Pharmaceuticals
Raquel Fox
Head of Skadden's US ESG practice; former SEC official
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Episode: FDA's Regulatory Revisions: Business & Legal Impact on Industry, Part 1 – Pharmaceuticals
Kendall Ickes
Associate in Skadden's Intellectual Property and Technology Practice
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Episode: FDA's Regulatory Revisions: Business & Legal Impact on Industry, Part 1 – Pharmaceuticals
Tess Cameron
Managing Director on the Venture Team at RA Capital Management
RA Capital Management
Episode: FDA's Regulatory Revisions: Business & Legal Impact on Industry, Part 1 – Pharmaceuticals
Pam Forrest
Co-Chair, Covington's Medical Device Industry Group; expert on FDA enforcement and warning letters
Covington & Burling
Episode: Medical Device Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 3: On False Claims
Michael Granston
Partner, Covington; Chair of False Claims Act Investigations and Litigation Practice
Covington & Burling
Episode: Medical Device Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 3: On False Claims
Krysten Rosen Moller
Partner, Covington; Life Sciences Enforcement Practice
Covington & Burling
Episode: Medical Device Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 3: On False Claims
Rend Al-Mondhiry
Co-chair of the Regulatory Practice Group at Amin Wasserman Gurnani, advises on regulatory and compliance matters.
Amin Wasserman Gurnani
Episode: 'Forever Chemicals' and Cosmetics Oversight in 2026
Susan Mayne
Adjunct professor at Yale School of Public Health, former director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Yale School of Public Health
Episode: FDA's 2026 Food Priorities

Host

Wayne Pines
Host of FDA Watch, with background as a former FDA associate commissioner and author/editor on FDA topics.

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#225
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#24
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#85
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#114
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#155
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#175
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#183
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#185
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#186
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#206
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Medical Device Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 2: A Look at Europe & China
Q: What is the most important global issue that your clients are concerned about right now in the regulatory area?
The lack of global harmonization and the ever-changing regulatory landscape are the biggest challenges for clients in both Europe and China.
FDA's 2026 Food Priorities
Q: Does FDA have enough people to actually implement what they're talking about doing?
There have been decreases across the FDA, including the Human Foods Program, raising concerns about having sufficient personnel for inspections.
FDA's Evolving Approach to Medical Device Reviews
Q: What is the key to making the presub process work effectively?
The key is to communicate precise information through the pre-submission process to get the best feedback from the agency.
FDA's Evolving Approach to Medical Device Reviews
Q: Is there any change in the review process? How should companies react?
Overall, the review process hasn't changed, but teams may be stretched thin, and companies must communicate effectively with reviewers.
FDA's Evolving Approach to Medical Device Reviews
Q: From your vantage points, what are you seeing the potential issues being faced by FDA and industry on device regulatory issues?
The biggest issue is the turnover of staff at the FDA, creating unpredictability in interactions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FDA Watch

What is FDA Watch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show serves as a deep-dive into FDA policy, regulation, and industry implications across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, cosmetics, and related areas. Episodes frequently feature a mix of legal practitioners from top firms, regulatory-policy veterans, and industry investors who dissect FDA guidance, enforcement trends, and reform efforts, while weighing how policy shifts affect drug approvals, device pathways, and corporate disclosures. Notable strengths include high-signal discussions with seasoned regulators and legal experts, timely rounds on emerging topics like PDUFA negotiations, FCA enforcement, and cross-border compliance, and pragmatic takeaways for companies navigating regulatory change and investor communications. Th... more

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