Although an EUA allows for the use of medical products during an emergency, it does not mean that product is fully approved. The EUA process is separate from the FDA’s typical approval process. It is done only in cases of emergency, when there is a short-term need for the product. An EUA for a drug or other product ends when the declared emergency ends. The FDA also can revoke an EUA if further use shows that the risks of using a product outweigh the benefits.