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FDA’s Top Inspections Official Michael Rogers Retires After 34 Years Amid Expansion of Unannounced Foreign Inspections

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Updated May 8, 2025, 12:05 AM

Michael Rogers, the FDA's top official responsible for drug and food safety inspections, has announced his retirement effective May 14 after 34 years at the agency. His departure comes amid internal tensions and frustration among inspectors under the leadership of the FDA's new commissioner during the Trump administration. Despite his resignation, Rogers was quoted in the agency's recent announcement regarding an expansion of unannounced inspections at foreign manufacturing facilities. This policy aims to enhance oversight of foreign food and drug producers to ensure they meet the same safety standards as domestic manufacturers. The FDA is navigating leadership changes and staff reductions while attempting to increase regulatory scrutiny of overseas facilities.

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FDA to make unannounced inspections at foreign food, drug manufacturing sites The move aims to ensure that foreign companies that produce food and essential medicines for US consumers receive the same level of oversight as domestic companies. https://t.co/QYJPmVQAM2

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Top FDA official resigns after agency shake-up under Trump: ‘It was time’ https://t.co/fNkZUMOD8g

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FDA’s Top Inspections Official Michael Rogers Retires After 34 Years Amid Expansion of Unannounced Foreign Inspections

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FDA’s Top Inspections Official Michael Rogers to Retire May 14 After 34 Years Amid Trump Administration Pressure

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