Opportunity
Federal Register #FDA-2026-N-6182
FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Animal Drugs to Treat New World Screwworm
Buyer
Food and Drug Administration
Posted
June 18, 2026
Identifier
FDA-2026-N-6182
NAICS
325412, 424210
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for two animal drugs to address New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) infestations: - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Health and Hygiene (Pty) Ltd. - Elanco US Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - F10 Antiseptic Barrier Ointment with Insecticide (benzalkonium chloride, polyhexanide, cypermethrin) - Intended for cattle, horses, minor hoof stock, raptors, wild birds, pet birds, and captive wild, exotic, and zoo mammals - Negasunt Powder (coumaphos, propoxur, sulfanilamide) - Intended for cattle, swine, goats, sheep, horses, donkeys, hybrid equids, and captive wild, exotic, and zoo mammals - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Products are authorized for emergency use only, following a public health emergency declaration - Use is limited to the prevention and treatment of myiasis (infestation by screwworm larvae) in a wide range of animal species - Specific conditions for emergency use are included in the authorizations - OEMs Highlighted: - Health and Hygiene (Pty) Ltd. - Elanco US Inc.
Description
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for new animal products to prevent and treat infestations caused by New World screwworm larvae in various animals including cattle, horses, swine, goats, sheep, and exotic mammals. One EUA was granted to Health and Hygiene (Pty) Ltd. for an antiseptic barrier ointment, and the other to Elanco US Inc. for a topical powder. These authorizations follow a public health emergency declaration by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on August 18, 2025, due to the significant potential for a public health emergency involving New World screwworm. The EUAs include specific conditions on the emergency use of these products and are effective as of April 24 and April 27, 2026, respectively.