title: Removal of Review and Reclassification Procedures for Biological   Products Licensed Prior to July 1, 1972. Final rule.
abstract: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is removing two regulations that prescribe procedures for FDA's review and classification of biological products licensed before July 1, 1972. FDA is taking this action because the two regulations are obsolete and no longer necessary in light of other statutory and regulatory authorities established since 1972, which allow FDA to evaluate and monitor the safety and effectiveness of all biological products. In addition, other statutory and regulatory authorities authorize FDA to revoke a license for biological products because they are not safe and effective, or are misbranded. FDA is taking this action as part of its retrospective review of its regulations to promote improvement and innovation.
mesh_terms: D001688:Biological Products / Q000145:classification* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007880:Legislation, Drug; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
chemical_list: D001688:Biological Products