United States: FDA commissioner resigns amid favorable climate for new products

Marty Makary has resigned as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after thirteen months at the helm of the U.S. health regulatory agency. The decision was confirmed by Donald Trump, who announced the interim appointment of Kyle Diamanta, head of the FDA's food division, as interim replacement. This move reflects a shift within the agency toward a broader relaxation of regulations, under pressure from the tobacco and nicotine industries, breaking with previous policies.