Business · 05/10/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FDA Revokes 1990 Interim Final Rule on Informed Consent for Military Personnel, Establishes New Rule

The FDA is revoking its 1990 regulations allowing the Commissioner to waive informed consent for military personnel in combat situations, citing the Department of Defense's experience in the Persian Gulf War and the Defense Authorization Act, and is issuing a new rule addressing waiver of informed consent in military operations.