Richard B. Smith III: Final Debarment Order

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) debarring Richard B. Smith III for a period of 5 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Smith was convicted of two felony counts under Federal law, only one of which serves as the basis of this debarment: receiving misbranded drugs in interstate commerce and delivering for pay. The factual basis supporting Mr. Smith's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Smith was given notice of the proposed debarment and was given an opportunity to request a hearing to show why he should not be debarred. As of November 29, 2023 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Smith had not responded. Mr. Smith's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.

Abstract as published in the Federal Register.

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