Reference:USA 21 CFR Part 56 09-Apr-2025 § 56.104
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| Document information | |
|---|---|
| Reference | USA 21 CFR Part 56 09-Apr-2025 |
| Validity area | USA |
| Scope(s) | G |
| Document name | 21 CFR Part 56 |
| Version / Revision | 09-Apr-2025 |
| Status | Current |
| Document type | Legal act |
| Language(s) | EN |
| Description | Title 21 —Food and Drugs
Chapter I —Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services Subchapter A—General Part 56 Institutional Review Boards https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21 |
| Official source | Official link |
| Restricted access | No |
| Submitted by | Florian Adragna |
| Contributors | |
| Reference Details | |
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| Module | Module 1 — Unit 1.5.4 |
| Scope | G |
| Document part | § 56.104 |
| Language | EN |
| Original entry by | Florian Adragna |
| Contributors | |
| Tags | Ethics committee, Scope, FDA |
Content
§ 56.104 Exemptions from IRB requirement. The following categories of clinical investigations are exempt from the requirements of this part for IRB review: (a) Any investigation which commenced before July 27, 1981 and was subject to requirements for IRB review under FDA regulations before that date, provided that the investigation remains subject to review of an IRB which meets the FDA requirements in effect before July 27, 1981. (b) Any investigation commenced before July 27, 1981 and was not otherwise subject to requirements for IRB review under Food and Drug Administration regulations before that date. (c) Emergency use of a test article, provided that such emergency use is reported to the IRB within 5 working days. Any subsequent use of the test article at the institution is subject to IRB review. (d) Taste and food quality evaluations and consumer acceptance studies, if wholesome foods without additives are consumed or if a food is consumed that contains a food ingredient at or below the level and for a use found to be safe, or agricultural, chemical, or environmental contaminant at or below the level found to be safe, by the Food and Drug Administration or approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
