---
kind: "section"
citation: "21 C.F.R. § 861.5"
title: "21"
number: "861.5"
heading: "Statement of policy."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/21/861.5"
---

# §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.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 351, 352, 360c, 360d, 360gg-360ss, 371, 374; 42 U.S.C. 262, 264.

### Source

Source: 45 FR 7484, Feb. 1, 1980, unless otherwise noted.