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FDA raises bar for foreign site inspections as China trials surge
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Following fatalities in Chinese gene therapy trials, the FDA is tightening oversight of foreign clinical trial sites by expanding audits and increasing transparency around inspection findings to ensure data integrity and human subject protections. The move accompanies broader efforts to reshore clinical research and address risks of data from certain geopolitical regions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.
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You face new hurdles selling products based on Chinese clinical data as the FDA demands more audits and transparency. This elevates the compliance bar but opens opportunities for you if you can demonstrate trustworthy trial data or pivot to US-based studies.
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