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§ 56.108

IRB functions and operations.

In order to fulfill the requirements of these regulations, each IRB shall:

(a) Follow written procedures: (1) For conducting its initial and continuing review of research and for reporting its findings and actions to the investigator and the institution; (2) for determining which projects require review more often than annually and which projects need verification from sources other than the investigator that no material changes have occurred since previous IRB review; (3) for ensuring prompt reporting to the IRB of changes in research activity; and (4) for ensuring that changes in approved research, during the period for which IRB approval has already been given, may not be initiated without IRB review and approval except where necessary to eliminate apparent immediate hazards to the human subjects.

(b) Follow written procedures for ensuring prompt reporting to the IRB, appropriate institutional officials, and the Food and Drug Administration of: (1) Any unanticipated problems involving risks to human subjects or others; (2) any instance of serious or continuing noncompliance with these regulations or the requirements or determinations of the IRB; or (3) any suspension or termination of IRB approval.

(c) Except when an expedited review procedure is used (see § 56.110 ), review proposed research at convened meetings at which a majority of the members of the IRB are present, including at least one member whose primary concerns are in nonscientific areas. In order for the research to be approved, it shall receive the approval of a majority of those members present at the meeting.

[46 FR 8975, Jan. 27, 1981, as amended at 56 FR 28028, June 18, 1991; 67 FR 9585, Mar. 4, 2002]

Title 21 published on 2012-04-01

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2013-03-15; vol. 78 # 51 - Friday, March 15, 2013

78 FR 16401 - Institutional Review Boards; Correcting Amendments

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2013-06030
RIN
Docket No.	FDA-2013-N-0003

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Food and Drug Administration

Final rule; correcting amendments.

This final rule is effective March 15, 2013.

21 CFR Part 56

Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations regarding institutional review boards to address a minor correction to the regulatory text and to update contact information. This action is editorial in nature and is intended to provide accuracy and clarity to the Agency's regulations.

2013-02-26; vol. 78 # 38 - Tuesday, February 26, 2013

78 FR 12937 - Additional Safeguards for Children in Clinical Investigations of Food and Drug Administration-Regulated Products

GPO FDSys XML | Text

Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2013-04387
RIN	0910-AG71
Docket No.	FDA-2000-N-0009

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Food and Drug Administration

Final rule.

This rule is effective March 28, 2013.

21 CFR Parts 50 and 56

Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to provide additional safeguards for children enrolled in clinical investigations of FDA-regulated products. This rule finalizes the interim rule published in 2001 to bring FDA regulations into compliance with provisions of the Children's Health Act of 2000 (the Children's Health Act). The Children's Health Act requires that all research involving children that is conducted, supported, or regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) be in compliance with HHS regulations providing additional protections for children involved as subjects in research. FDA is taking this action both to comply with the congressional mandate and because of increases in the enrollment of children in clinical investigations as a result of ongoing pediatric initiatives.

This is a list of United States Code sections, Statutes at Large, Public Laws, and Presidential Documents, which provide rulemaking authority for this CFR Part.

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United States Code

USC : Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS

§ 321 - Definitions; generally

§ 343 - Misbranded food

§ 346 - Tolerances for poisonous or deleterious substances in food; regulations

§ 346a - Tolerances and exemptions for pesticide chemical residues

§ 348 - Food additives

§ 350a - Infant formulas

§ 350b - New dietary ingredients

§ 351 - Adulterated drugs and devices

§ 352 - Misbranded drugs and devices

§ 353 - Exemptions and consideration for certain drugs, devices, and biological products

§ 355 - New drugs

§ 360 - Registration of producers of drugs or devices

§ 360c - Classification of devices intended for human use

§ 360d - Performance standards

§ 360e - Premarket approval

21 USC § 360e–1 - Pediatric uses of devices

§ 360f - Banned devices

§ 360h - Notification and other remedies

§ 360i - Records and reports on devices

§ 360j - General provisions respecting control of devices intended for human use

§ 371 - Regulations and hearings

§ 379e - Listing and certification of color additives for foods, drugs, devices, and cosmetics

§ 381 - Imports and exports

U.S.C. : Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

§ 216 - Regulations

§ 241 - Research and investigations generally

§ 263b - Certification of mammography facilities

42 USC § 259 to 261a - Repealed.

Title 21 published on 2012-04-01

The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 21 CFR 56 after this date.

2013-03-15; vol. 78 # 51 - Friday, March 15, 2013

78 FR 16401 - Institutional Review Boards; Correcting Amendments

GPO FDSys XML | Text

Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2013-06030
RIN
Docket No.	FDA-2013-N-0003

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Food and Drug Administration

Final rule; correcting amendments.

This final rule is effective March 15, 2013.

21 CFR Part 56

Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations regarding institutional review boards to address a minor correction to the regulatory text and to update contact information. This action is editorial in nature and is intended to provide accuracy and clarity to the Agency's regulations.

2013-02-26; vol. 78 # 38 - Tuesday, February 26, 2013

78 FR 12937 - Additional Safeguards for Children in Clinical Investigations of Food and Drug Administration-Regulated Products

GPO FDSys XML | Text

Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2013-04387
RIN	0910-AG71
Docket No.	FDA-2000-N-0009

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Food and Drug Administration

Final rule.

This rule is effective March 28, 2013.

21 CFR Parts 50 and 56

Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to provide additional safeguards for children enrolled in clinical investigations of FDA-regulated products. This rule finalizes the interim rule published in 2001 to bring FDA regulations into compliance with provisions of the Children's Health Act of 2000 (the Children's Health Act). The Children's Health Act requires that all research involving children that is conducted, supported, or regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) be in compliance with HHS regulations providing additional protections for children involved as subjects in research. FDA is taking this action both to comply with the congressional mandate and because of increases in the enrollment of children in clinical investigations as a result of ongoing pediatric initiatives.

21 CFR 56.108 - IRB functions and operations.

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