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FDA relaxes rules to expedite release of ventilators, respirators from Customs
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will expedite the release of essential medical devices needed for the COVID-19 response.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has relaxed its rules to expedite the release of shipments containing respirators and ventilators.
For ventilators and respirators imported for commercial purposes, importers only need to present copies of their licenses to operate.
Medical devices obtained through foreign donations will not require FDA clearance prior to customs release.
FDA Director General Rolando Domingo expressed hope that these measures would expedite customs release of vital equipment.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. lauded the FDA's move, stating there would be no more excuses to delay release from Customs.
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