What to know about Kyle Diamantas, the new acting FDA commissioner
Summary
Kyle Diamantas has become the new acting commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He is a former corporate lawyer with experience in FDA food safety and nutrition policy, taking over after the previous commissioner resigned.Key Facts
- Kyle Diamantas was previously the FDA deputy commissioner for food.
- He oversaw food safety and nutrition rules and worked with the White House and other agencies.
- Diamantas replaced Marty Makary, who resigned after conflicts over drug approvals and fruit-flavored vape policies.
- The US health secretary said the search for a permanent FDA commissioner is ongoing.
- Diamantas is seen as a safe, non-controversial choice within the FDA.
- Before joining FDA, Diamantas was a partner at a law firm defending Abbott Laboratories in a lawsuit about infant formula.
- Abbott lost that lawsuit and had to pay $495 million in damages.
- Diamantas is a friend of Donald Trump Jr. and has appeared on health-related podcasts.
- He has a law degree but no medical experience.
- His predecessor as deputy commissioner of food resigned over mass layoffs during President Trump’s administration.
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