
FDA Finalizes Ruling Allowing Americans to Buy Hearing Aids Over the Counter
On Aug. 16, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule that will increase access to effective and affordable hearing aids across the country, potentially improving the lives of millions of Americans. When the rule becomes effective on Oct. 17, 2022, hearing aids will be allowed on store shelves for the first time. In order to ensure only safe, high-quality hearing aids are sold over the counter (OTC), the FDA has created a new regulatory category for OTC hearing