{"data":{"id":"us/21-cfr-861.5","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"21 CFR 861.5","heading":"Statement of policy.","body":"In carrying out its duties under this section, the Food and Drug Administration will, to the maximum extent practical:\n(a) Use personnel, facilities, and other technical support available in other Federal agencies;\n(b) Consult with other Federal agencies concerned with standard setting and other nationally or internationally recognized standard-setting entities; and\n(c) Invite participation, through conferences, workshops, or other means, by representatives of scientific, professional, industry, or consumer organizations who can make a significant contribution.","path":["Title 21—Food and Drugs","CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","SUBCHAPTER H—MEDICAL DEVICES","PART 861—PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT","Subpart A—General"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-21.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:47Z","sha256":"eb8cfde11a847779a4c7df20ac67f3cdd4b79431adc28cffffec52b7ffc25f65","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/21-cfr-861.1","next":"us/21-cfr-861.7"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}