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Overall, saliva drug testing can be a useful tool for detecting drug use in certain situations, but it should be used in conjunction with other testing methods and should be interpreted in the context of other clinical and behavioral factors.
Is drug testing in saliva approved by regulatory agencies?
Yes, drug testing in saliva is approved by regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
In the United States,
the FDA has cleared
several saliva drug
tests for use in
various settings,
including workplace
drug testing and
forensic drug testing.
These tests are
classified as Class II medical devices under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and are subject to regulation by the FDA.
Similarly, in Europe, the EMA has approved several saliva drug tests for use in roadside drug testing and workplace drug testing. These tests have been granted Conformité Européene (CE) marking, indicating that they meet the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Union (EU) legislation.
Saliva drug testing is also recognized by various professional organizations as a valid method of drug testing. For example, the Substance Abuse and
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