Products Liability
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration Regulation of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs |
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| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authority to regulate prescription drug advertising. FDA regulations prohibit false or misleading advertising of prescription drugs. In 1997, the FDA adopted special guidelines for advertising prescription drugs through broadcast media. More... |
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| Strict Liability for Gun Manufacturers |
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| In recent years, gun manufacturers have been named as defendants in product liability actions. The actions have been filed on behalf of private citizens as well as by U.S. cities plagued by gun violence. These actions allege various grounds for liability against gun manufacturers. More... |
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| The FDA Modernization Act of 1997 |
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| In 1997, Congress passed legislation amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act relating to the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products. The new legislation, called the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act, reduces the approval time for drugs and medical devices while maintaining patient safety. In addition, the Modernization Act provides the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with additional resources to devote to expediting the drug and medical device review process. More... |
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| Frequently Asked Questions About Products Liability Claims |
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| A defective product is a product that has a design defect or a manufacturing defect. If a product lacks an adequate warning of any known dangers associated with its use, the product is also considered to be defective.
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| Cellular Phone Radiation |
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| Cellular phones are hand-held wireless telephones that have a built-in antenna. Cellular phones are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FCC sets safety guidelines that limit radiofrequency energy on wireless phones sold in the U.S. The FDA monitors the health effects of cellular phone use. Cellular phone use has skyrocketed. There were 16 million cellular phone users in the United States in 1994. By 2001, there were more than 118 million cellular phone users. This article focuses on the FDA's regulation of cellular phones. More... |
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