Regulatory Inspections are performed by various agencies to assure that anyone involved in the lifecycle of a pharmaceutical / biotech / medical device product, abides by the laws and regulations. This affects the entire supply chain. A fun way to present this serious topic ! Whether your business can affect drug safety and effectiveness, Cosmetic and Medical specialized and consumer products your business is regulated by the FDA. With the FDA regulating a trillion worth of products each year, it is no wonder that audits by the FDA are perhaps the most intimidating of all events at a regulated facility. 483's and their more serious counterparts, Warning Letters, are Citations issued by the FDA as a result of issues uncovered during an Inspection. In 2011 alone, there were 9288 product recalls, 16 Injunctions and 15 seizures. Can you afford not to be prepared ? This presentation will use humor to describe: > Why the FDA issues such citations > What is a 483 and what does it look like > What is a Warning letter and what does it look like > What is the difference between a 483 and a Warning Letter > What they mean for your company > How to respond to 483s and Warning Letters to avoid escalation by the FDA > How to prevent future issues during inspection and avoid future issuances of 483s and Warning Letters