[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR73a.735-101]



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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

                    SUBTITLE A--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

                           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.