21 CFR § 861.5 - Statement of policy.

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title: "21 CFR § 861.5 - Statement of policy."
title_number: 21
title_name: "Food and Drugs"
section_number: "861.5"
section_name: "Statement of policy."
chapter_name: "FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
subchapter_number: "H"
subchapter_name: "MEDICAL DEVICES"
part_number: "861"
part_name: "PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT"
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last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "21 U.S.C. 351, 352, 360c, 360d, 360gg-360ss, 371, 374; 42 U.S.C. 262, 264."
regulatory_source: "45 FR 7484, Feb. 1, 1980, unless otherwise noted."
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# 861.5 Statement of policy.

In carrying out its duties under this section, the Food and Drug Administration will, to the maximum extent practical:

(a) Use personnel, facilities, and other technical support available in other Federal agencies;

(b) Consult with other Federal agencies concerned with standard setting and other nationally or internationally recognized standard-setting entities; and

(c) Invite participation, through conferences, workshops, or other means, by representatives of scientific, professional, industry, or consumer organizations who can make a significant contribution.