FDA Warning Letter Could Hamper Zhejiang Medicine’s US Foray
Executive Summary
A recent US FDA warning letter could affect efforts by major Chinese API firm Zhejiang Medicine to build its US business, amid falling North American exports from China and a string of similar warnings over the past few years. But efforts are being made both by Chinese manufacturers and by US and Chinese regulators to ensure adherence to international standards.
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