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HRD-80-91 1 (1980-08-14)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabays0001 and id is 1 raw text is: RE PORT BY THE RELEASED Comptroller General OF THE UNITED STATES FDA's Regulation Of Gentian Violet Appears Reasonable The Food and Drug Administration has not approved the use of gentian violet as a food additive or as an animal drug. GAO found no indication that FDA's position was unreason- able or that regulatory actions taken by FDA were improper. In 9 of 10 cases where FDA regulatory actions were challenged in court, the courts agreed with FDA's position on the use of gentian violet for veterinary purposes. GAO also reviewed allegations of FDA harass- ment of three firms that have sold or request- ed FDA approval to sell veterinary products containing gentian violet. No evidence was found to substantiate these charges. 113197 -S7 . H RD-80-91 - t AUGUST 14,1980