How Safe Are Today's Drugs and Food
Interview with Commissioner of the U S FDA James G Conniff discusses safety versus efficacy of drugs since 1962 reforms, testing limits, state versus federal regulation, and ways families can guard against misuse. He notes industry cooperation and the need for responsible usage to protect public health.
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James C. G. Conniff
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United States
FDA
Department of Agriculture
Division of Biologic Standards
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Public Health Service
James L. Goddard Leads Large FDA Staff in Washington
At age 43 Dr. James L. Goddard heads a 5000-person FDA staff based in Washington with 18 district offices. He oversees about 100000 retailers, 2600 firms handling hazardous household chemicals, 56000 prescription drugstores, and nearly 400000 eating places using margarine. He pursues hobbies including ballooning piloting planes electronics coin collecting camping bridge and amateur theatricals. Previously he led as Assistant Surgeon General and headed the CDC in Atlanta.
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James L. Goddard
Washington, D
Goddard
FDA
U. S. Public Health Service
Atlanta
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