FDA Approves ALOXI(R) (Palonosetron HCl) Capsules For Prevention Of Acute Chemotherapy Induced Nausea And Vomiting (Medical News Today)
Eisai Corporation of North America and its partner Helsinn Healthcare SA announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new oral formulation of ALOXI(R) (palonosetron hydrochloride) for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). ALOXI Capsules 0.

New FDA Produce Irradiation Rule (Medical News Today)
The Food and Drug Administration's new (Aug. 22) regulation that will allow irradiation pasteurization to be used on fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce to kill illness-causing bacteria is a step that two Iowa State University professors have long advocated.

US FDA, Health Canada officials to visit India to train Indian drug regulatory officials (PharmaBiz)
As part of streamlining the drug regulatory mechanism on par with the developed nations, regulatory experts from US FDA and Health Canada are visiting the country to impart training to the personnel and hold discussions with the Indian counterparts.