HYDERABAD, DECEMBER 03, 2025: A meeting of senior officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) with the Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, was held at the DCA Office, Hyderabad, on 3rd December, 2025.
USFDA officials who visited the DCA Office included:
- Mark Abdoo, Associate Commissioner, Office of Global Policy and Strategy (OGPS), USFDA
- Gregory Smith, Country Director, India Office, USFDA
- Ravi Bharwani, Principal Advisor, OGPS, USFDA
- Jacquin Jones, International Relations Specialist, India Office, USFDA
- Phil Nguyen, International Relations Specialist, India Office, USFDA
- Dhruv Shah, Senior Technical Advisor, India Office, USFDA
The meeting focused on updates from the Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, and the USFDA, along with discussions on ongoing collaboration and plans for future activities.
Officers of the Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, have actively participated as observers in 13 USFDA-led inspections conducted in the state to date, strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge exchange.
