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    PrintFDA's advisory committee program is governed by a number of Federal laws and regulations that set forth standards for convening advisory committees and reviewing potential conflicts of interest, among other things.  FDA also has developed guidance documents that describe FDA's recommendations and policy related to our advisory committees.

We make these laws, regulations, and guidance documents available through our web site to provide ready access to the statutory and regulatory framework that FDA advisory committees operate within and to describe the steps that FDA has taken to enhance decision making, increase transparency, and strengthen public confidence in our advisory committee program.

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Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app)
	Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b)
	Acts Affecting a Personal Financial Interest (18 U.S.C. 208)Regulations

Federal Advisory Committee Management Final Rule (41 CFR 101-6 and 102-3)
	Public Hearing Before a Public Advisory Committee (21 CFR 14)
	Interpretation, Exemptions,and Waiver Guidance Concerning 18 U.S.C. 208 (5 CFR 2640)
	Impartiality in Performing Official Duties (5 CFR 2635.502)Guidances

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