Guidance for the Public, FDA Advisory Committee Members, and FDA Staff on Procedures for Determining Conflict of Interest and Eligibility for Participation in FDA Advisory Committees; Availability

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance document for the public, FDA advisory committee members, and FDA staff entitled "Guidance for the Public, FDA Advisory Committee Members, and FDA Staff: Procedures for Determining Conflict of Interest and Eligibility for Participation in FDA Advisory Committees" dated August 2008. This guidance describes the factors and analyses that should be used in considering whether an advisory committee member has a potential conflict of interest and whether participation in a meeting is appropriate. This guidance is intended to help the public, FDA advisory committee members, and FDA staff to understand and implement FDA policy in applying the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. This guidance finalizes the draft guidance of the same title dated March 2007 and replaces the guidance document entitled "FDA Waiver Criteria 2000." Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is announcing the availability of three additional guidances, and one draft guidance, intended to improve FDA's advisory committee procedures.