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Office of International Programs

Melinda K. Plaisier, Assistant Commissioner for International Programs

Walter M. Batts, Deputy Director

Aida Rios, Secretary

Silvia Hunter, Administrative Officer (On Detail)

Phone: 301-827-4480
FAX: 301-827-1451

While international activities take place in virtually every component of FDA, the Office of International Programs (OIP) is the focal point for the Agency's international activities. It provides leadership for FDA's international activities by guiding and supporting agency programs, and by developing strategic relationships with other U.S. and foreign governmental agencies and international organizations. OIP is organized into two major organizational components:

International Relations Staff (IRS)
Beverly Corey, Director

Mia Black, Secretary

Phone: 301-827-4480
FAX: 301-827-0003

The IRS is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships and communications with foreign governments. It serves as the point of contact for general questions about FDA requirements, policies and programs from foreign government officials and international organizations, and hosting foreign government officials visiting the agency and technical cooperation with FDA's foreign regulatory counterparts.

International Policy Staff (IPS)
Matthew Eckel, Director

Marie Mbay, Secretary

Phone: 301-827-3344
FAX: 301-480-0716

Responsible for development of international agreements (Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA), Confidentiality Commitments, etc.) and FDA participation in trade negotiations. Responsible for FDA’s international standards and harmonization efforts to develop internationally accepted standards and requirements for FDA-regulated products

Office of International Programs

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