[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 8]
[Revised as of April 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR861.5]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 861--PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT--Table of Contents
 
                           Subpart A--General
 
Sec. 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.