Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Francis Esteban Matos 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. Matos was convicted of a felony under Federal law. The factual basis supporting Mr. Matos's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Matos 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 May 18, 2026 (more than 30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Matos had not responded. Mr. Matos's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2026-N-1199] AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Francis Esteban Matos 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. Matos was convicted of a felony under Federal law. The factual basis supporting Mr. Matos's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Matos 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 May 18, 2026 (more than 30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Matos had not responded. Mr. Matos's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter. DATES: This order is applicable July 24, 2026. ADDRESSES: Any application by Mr. Matos for termination of debarment under section 306(d)(1) of the FD&C Act ( 21 U.S.C. 335a(d)(1) ) may be submitted at any time as follows: Electronic Submissions Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. An application submitted electronically, including attachments, to https://www.regulation…
Citation: 91 FR 46789
