[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR73a.735-101]

[Page 187]
 
                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
                           AND HUMAN SERVICES
 
PART 73a--STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENT--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart A--General Provisions
 
Sec. 73a.735-101  Principles and purpose.


    (a) To assure that the business of the Food and Drug Administration 
(FDA) is conducted effectively, objectively, and without improper 
influence or appearance thereof, all employees must be persons of 
integrity and observe the highest standards of conduct. Because of FDA's 
special regulatory responsibilities to the consumer and industry, its 
employees must be especially alert to avoid any real or appearance of 
conflict of their private interests with their public duties. Their 
actions must be unquestionable and free from suspicion of partiality, 
favoritism, or any hint of conflicting interests. This supplement 
recognizes FDA's public obligation to set reasonable and fair safeguards 
for the prevention of employee conflicts of interest. It is necessary to 
meet FDA's regulatory responsibilities and to otherwise assure full 
protection of the public confidence in the integrity of its employees.
    (b) Since FDA is a unique consumer protection and regulatory agency 
within the Department, the DHHS Standards of Conduct need further 
supplementation to reflect this role. Therefore, for purposes of 
implementing the DHHS Standards of Conduct regulations within the FDA, 
this supplement provides interpretive definitions and additional 
requirements. As further guidance to its employees and supervisory 
officials, FDA will issue internal procedural instructions in accordance 
with this supplement.