FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ISSUES NOTICE: JEFFREY THIES: FINAL DEBARMENT ORDER

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Food and Drug Administration has issued a notice called: Jeffrey Thies: Final Debarment Order.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 25 by Grace R. Graham, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.

Summary: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Jeffrey Thies for a period of 10 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Thies was convicted of two felony counts under Federal law for trafficking in counterfeit goods and aiding and abetting. The factual basis supporting Mr. Thies's conviction,...