A regulatory agency's effectiveness depends on the quality and retention of its workforce, and high staff turnover can impair the agency's functionality.
November 04, 2025
high
general
General organizational principle referenced in reporting about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Staffing shortfalls in a regulatory agency can lead either to slower approval processes or to decreased thoroughness of reviews, and either outcome can create risks to public health.
November 04, 2025
high
general
General consequence of reduced staffing levels in regulatory review organizations, as discussed in industry analyses.
Defective or potentially hazardous lithium-ion batteries should be removed from devices and disposed of in accordance with local hazardous-waste or battery disposal procedures.
high
safety
Recommended disposal and mitigation step for batteries identified as unsafe or defective.