FDA Gets Thumbs-Up: More Food Safety Forms Until 2028

2026-06478 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; VYLOY

The FDA has officially set the review period for VYLOY, a human biological product, so its patent holder can apply for extra patent time. This affects the company behind VYLOY, giving them a chance to extend their patent protection and potentially boost profits. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong or wants to challenge the company’s review speed, they must act by June 2 or September 30, 2026.

2026-06481 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; HYMPAVZI

The FDA has set the official review period for HYMPAVZI, a new human biological product, so its patent holder can apply for extra patent time. This affects the company behind HYMPAVZI and anyone interested in patent extensions. If you think the dates are wrong or want to challenge the company’s diligence, you have until June 2 or September 30, 2026, to speak up—potentially impacting patent length and market exclusivity.

2026-06480 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; EMRELIS

The FDA has officially set the review period for EMRELIS, a medicine patent, so the patent owner can apply for extra protection time. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong, they have until June 2, 2026, to speak up. Also, people can challenge whether the patent owner was diligent during the review by September 30, 2026. This affects patent holders and could impact how long they keep exclusive rights to their product.

2026-06479 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; ENFLONSIA

The FDA has set the official review period for ENFLONSIA, a human biological product, so its patent holder can apply for extra patent time. This affects the company behind ENFLONSIA and anyone interested in patent rules. If you think the dates are wrong or want to challenge the company’s review speed, you have until June 2 or September 30, 2026, to speak up—potentially impacting patent length and market exclusivity.

2026-06477 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; ENCELTO

The FDA has officially set the review period for ENCELTO, a medicine patent, so the company can apply to extend its patent protection. This affects the drug maker by potentially giving them more time to exclusively sell ENCELTO, which can mean more money. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong or the company wasn’t diligent, they have until June 2 or September 30, 2026, to speak up.

2026-06483 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; INJECTAFER

The FDA has officially set the review period for INJECTAFER, a drug patent up for extension. This means the company can apply to extend their patent protection, potentially keeping their exclusive rights longer and impacting competition and pricing. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong or the company wasn’t diligent, they can speak up by June 2 or September 30, 2026.

Previous: 2026-03773 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Biological Products: Reporting of Biological Product Deviations and Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Product Deviations in Manufacturing.

The FDA wants to hear from companies that make biological products and human tissues about how they report mistakes during manufacturing. They’re asking for feedback on updating the forms and rules to keep things clear and safe. If you’re involved in making these products, you’ve got until April 27, 2026, to share your thoughts—no extra costs, just a chance to help improve the process!

Next: 2026-03775 — Agency Information Collection Activity: Request for Casket/Urn Allowance

The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating the form veterans’ families use to request money for caskets or urns. They want your feedback by April 27, 2026, to make sure the form is clear and easy to use. This affects veterans’ families who need financial help with burial costs and aims to keep the process smooth and fair.