FDA Schedules Third Animal Drug Fee Conference
Published Date: 6/3/2026
Notice
Summary
The FDA is hosting its Third Annual Animal Drug User Fee Educational Conference on July 7, 2026, to help drug makers and animal health experts understand the new animal drug approval process. This free event is both in-person and online, making it easy to join. Stakeholders should register early and can send feedback within 90 days after the meeting to help shape future policies and fees.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
User Fees Authorized Through 2028
The Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023 (ADUFA V) authorize FDA to collect user fees for certain new animal drug applications, products, establishments, and sponsors through fiscal year 2028. These fees supplement FDA funding for drug review activities.
Free FDA Animal Drug Training
The FDA is holding a free public educational conference on July 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET to help animal drug makers, veterinary professionals, and other stakeholders understand the new animal drug approval process. The event is available both in person and online so attendees can join either way.
90-Day Comment Opportunity
After the conference, stakeholders may submit comments to the docket within 90 days to request topics or provide feedback that can shape future agency policies and user fees. Comments submitted electronically to Regulations.gov will be posted publicly unless submitted as confidential paper copies following FDA instructions.
In-Person Access Rules and Deadlines
If you attend in person, you must be REAL ID compliant to enter the federal building and should register online no later than June 25, 2026. Virtual registration remains open until the conference starts, giving a remote option for those who cannot meet in-person requirements.
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