FDA ends mailed MQSA certificates, requires online retrieval starting October 22

The FDA will stop mailing MQSA certificates on Oct 22. Mammography facilities must download and print certificates from a new online portal after Sept 14 transition period. Excludes Illinois, Iowa, South Carolina, Texas state-certified agencies.

• Facilities under FDA-approved State Certifying Agencies (Illinois, Iowa, South Carolina, Texas) are exempt from the new process.
• The MQSA Facility Portal will issue three-year certificates upon accreditation, with email notifications containing download instructions.

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