Welcome to Mock Recall Planning Guide. Here we uncover the latest regarding mock recall planning, exercises, checklists, and resources to help your recall readiness.
Medical Device Model Recall Press and News Release Template
Published by the FDA under Industry Guidance for Recalls Note: Text in bold should be modified to reflect appropriate company information Company Name Issues Nationwide Recall of Product(s) Name(s) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date of News Release Company Address Telephone/Company Website On date of recall initiation, Company Name initiated a nationwide recall of quantity [...]
Expedited Medical Device Review Leads to More Recalls
The United States Food and Drug Administration has provided expedited priority review for certain medical devices since 1994. The move is meant to shorten the lead time it takes for patients to access breakthrough devices. However, new research published in JAMA Internal Medicine seems to draw correlations between [...]
How to Conduct a Mock Recall for Cosmetics
Cosmetics recalls are an unfortunate reality that can negatively impact any business. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in charge of enforcing and monitoring recalls. There may have been a temporary lull in recall activity during the COVID-19 lockdowns, but it’s soon going to become the way [...]
Pitfalls to Look Out for in an Effective Product Recall Plan
An effective product recall plan involves multiple levels of consideration. These range from PR matters to staff mobilization and stock retrieval. Multi-faceted recall processes pose many pitfalls that might prove problematic for companies if poorly managed. The New Normal could worsen recall woes for various industries (i.e., foodstuff [...]
Product Recall and Response Communication Steps: What You Should Know
Imagine the scenario: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces an ingredient is contaminated. The bad news: You use this ingredient in one of your products. People have been infected, some hospitalized. You have days — no, hours — to retrieve the product from the market and replace [...]
Part 1- Accounting’s Role During Product Recall and Mock Recall Planning
What is an Accountant's Role in Product Recall and Mock Recall Planning and Management? In our 12-step series, Roles That Are Typically Involved in Product Recall and Mock Recall Planning and Management, we are diving into each department's role in product recall management. This is Part 1- [...]