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The Investigations Operations Manual (IOM) is the primary operational reference for FDA investigators and other field employees to perform investigational activities in support of the agency's public health mission. Although primarily used internally by FDA staff, it is available publicly so that regulated industry and other external stakeholders can better understand FDA operations.

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IOM Investigations Operations Manual 2023 Complete **[NEW!]**
	IOM Front Cover and First Page
	Foreword / Vision / Mission / Values
	Table of Contents
	Chapter S – Safety
	Chapter 1 - Administration
	Chapter 1A - Notes, Records and Information
	Chapter 2 - Regulatory
	Chapter 3 - Federal and State Cooperation
	Chapter 4 - Sampling  **[NEW!]**
	Chapter 5 - Establishment Inspections
	Chapter 6 - Imports
	Chapter 7 - Recall Activities
	Chapter 8 - Investigations
	Appendix
	Index
	IOM Back Cover Page
	ORA Directory

                                                                                  Content current as of:
      08/08/2023Investigations Operations Manual
 
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