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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guides: Use of Term “Doctor” and Audiologist
The current FTC Guides state that “endorsers qualifications must in fact give the endorser the expertise that the endorser is represented as possessing with respect to the endorsement.” The proposed modification of an illustrative example in the Guides implies that an endorser of a hearing aid should not be referred to as “Doctor” as this…
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Final Rule: Existing State Medical Clearance Requirements and “Prescription” Terminology
The Academy submitted a letter to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) requesting clarification on two critical issues included in the final OTC rule to ensure the final rule can be implemented in an expeditious manner. Many state audiology licensing laws currently include a requirement that an individual receive medical clearance or sign a document waiving…
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Final Rule Released
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released today the final rule, “Medical Devices; Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices; Establishing Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids.” The rule is available in the Federal Register, and the FDA has issued a press release. The effective date for the final rule is 60 days following publication in the Federal Register. The Academy’s OTC Task…
