It is crucial, that as this legislation is implemented, a clear distinction be drawn between 'innocent' owners in the supply chain who in good faith trade in wood products that they believe to be legally harvested abroad, and those who knowingly traffic in illegal material.
Burr emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between innocent and guilty parties in enforcement of the Lacey Act.
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I question whether the agreements both passed and proposed reflect a good deal for patients they are designed to serve.
Why did FDA agree, and why did the industry agree to longer review times of 128 days on 510(k)'s and provide the agency with so much more money?
I will tell you right now, Congress is going to require accountability in the new program.
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