The GARR Blog
Rebuilding Global Health Leadership: Why U.S. Re-Engagement with the WHO Still Matters
December 1, 2025
by GARR Staff
December 1, 2025
by GARR Staff
In January 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order initiating the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns about the agency’s performance, governance, and geopolitical influences (The White House, 2025). The decision immediately raised alarm across the global health community and within industries reliant on coordinated public-health infrastructure—particularly medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals.
Regulatory Reliance as a Tool for Social Change and Collective Impact
November 10, 2025
by GARR Staff
November 10, 2025
by GARR Staff
If you stepped into your bathroom this morning and hopped on a scale, brushed your teeth, or unwrapped dental floss, you already interacted with three medical devices—before even starting your day. Medical devices are embedded in daily life so deeply that we rarely stop to think of them as regulated products. Yet when crisis hits—like the COVID-19 pandemic—we suddenly realize just how essential they are.
Digital Health & AI: How Smarter Regulation is Accelerating Global Access
October 6, 2025
by GARR Staff
October 6, 2025
by GARR Staff
Digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) have become transformative forces across global healthcare systems. From AI-assisted diagnostics to remote patient monitoring, these technologies offer powerful tools to improve care quality, expand access, and support clinical decision-making. As digital health innovation accelerates, regulatory systems worldwide are evolving to keep pace—ensuring safety while enabling responsible adoption.
Navigating the New MDSAP Global Website: A Unified Hub for Medical Device Compliance
September 5, 2025
by GARR Staff
September 5, 2025
by GARR Staff
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has long been a cornerstone for streamlining regulatory compliance across multiple markets. In June 2025, the program unveiled its newly redesigned global website, mdsap.global, offering a more intuitive and accessible platform for manufacturers, auditors, and regulators alike.
Strengthening the FDA’s CDRH Workforce Post-RIFs: A Public Health Imperative
August 4, 2025
by GARR Staff
August 4, 2025
by GARR Staff
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is at a critical juncture. Recent federal workforce Reductions in Force (RIFs) have significantly weakened its ability to review medical devices and diagnostics in a timely and effective manner. This not only threatens the agency’s core public health mission but also slows access to life-saving technologies and endangers U.S. leadership in the global MedTech ecosystem.
What Is Regulatory Reliance—and Why Should U.S. Patients Care?
July 15, 2025
by GARR Staff
July 15, 2025
by GARR Staff
In today’s fast-moving global health environment, regulatory decisions about medical products—drugs, diagnostics, and medical devices—can be a matter of life and death. But how do we make sure those decisions are timely, efficient, and evidence-based, without compromising safety?
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Global Access- Anywhere, Anytime
Updated July 1, 2025
by GARR Staff
Global Access- Anywhere, Anytime
Updated July 1, 2025
by GARR Staff
The Global Access Regulatory Repository or GARR is a Collection of Regulatory Information and Resources.
Decoding Regulatory Science and What it Can Mean for You
Updated January 1, 2025
by GARR Staff
Updated January 1, 2025
by GARR Staff
Regulatory Science, at its core, encompasses the scientific and technical principles underlying the regulation of products such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, and food.
10 Reasons Why Regulatory Affairs is a Good Career in 2025
Updated January 1, 2025
by GARR Staff
Updated January 1, 2025
by GARR Staff
Regulatory Affairs is a multi-disciplinary field that deals with the regulations, policies, and laws that govern industries.
Emergence of an Adaptive Regulatory Leader
December 22, 2024
by GARR Staff
December 22, 2024
by GARR Staff
Change is an inevitable part of life. It happens when we least expect it and whether we are ready for it or not.
If You Missed FDA’s (REdI) Program 2024 – Here’s What You Need to Know
December 15, 2024
by GARR Staff
December 15, 2024
by GARR Staff
On May 30, 2024, the FDA Regulatory Education for Industry Annual Conference 2024, was held at The Hotel@ the University of Maryland.
The Power of Professionalism; Why Regulatory Professionals Should Embrace Business Casual
November 25, 2024
by GARR Staff
November 25, 2024
by GARR Staff
In the fast-paced, ever-evolving landscape of regulatory affairs, professionals navigate complex regulations, ensure compliance, and safeguard public health.