Ricardo Andres Acuna: Final Debarment Order
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) permanently debarring Ricardo Andres Acuna from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an approved or pending drug product application. FDA bases this order on a finding that Ricardo Andres Acuna was convicted of a felony under Federal law for conduct relating to the development or approval, including the process for development or approval, of any drug product. Mr. Acuna was given notice of the proposed debarment and an opportunity to request a hearing within the timeframe prescribed by regulation. As of May 6, 2026 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Acuna has not responded. Mr. Acuna's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of Mr. Acuna's right to a hearing concerning this matter.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) permanently debarring Ricardo Andres Acuna from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an approved or pending drug product application. FDA bases this order on a finding that Ricardo Andres Acuna was convicted of a felony under Federal law for conduct relating to the development or approval, including the process for development or approval, of any drug product. Mr. Acuna was given notice of the proposed debarment and an opportunity to request a hearing within the timeframe prescribed by regulation. As of May 6, 2026 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Acuna has not responded. Mr. Acuna's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of Mr. Acuna's right to a hearing concerning this matter.
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August 3, 2026
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