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FDA Regulations

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations and Guidance

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21
FDA Guidance and Information Sheets
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FDA Issues Guidance on New Informed Consent Requirements

FDA has issued the guidance, “Questions and Answers on Informed Consent Elements, 21 CFR § 50.25(c)." This guidance is intended to help sponsors, investigators and Institutional Review Boards better understand the new informed consent requirement set forth in 21 CFR 50.25(c). The guidance will assist those involved in applicable FDA-regulated clinical trials better understand the new informed consent requirement, including small businesses

The document is now available using the following web link:

http://www.fda.gov/downloads/RegulatoryInformation/Guidances/UCM291085.pdf