According to a legal opinion posted online on July 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice officially took the position that the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act—which authorizes an “emergency use authorization” for a vaccine—does not prohibit entities, including employers, from requiring a vaccine even if authorized for emergency use only. Read Full Update
DOJ Takes Stance on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policies: They Do Not Violate Federal Food and Drug Laws
