FDA Increases MQSA Inspection Fees


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that they will increase mammography facility inspection fees by over $400 for a single unit facility, effective October 1, 2007. The FDA will continue to charge separately for annual and follow-up inspections. Under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), all mammography facilities are subject to the inspection.

FDA Annual MQSA Inspection Fees

Number of Units

Current Fees

Fees as of October 1, 2007

1

$1,749

$2,150

each additional unit

$204

$250

Follow-up Inspection Fee

$991 (if subject to fees)

$1,144 (if subject to fees)

You may find these changes and a full description of the fees at the Federal Registry Website under the FDA Federal Register Documents notices. Public comments may be submitted electronically until October 1, 2007.