HHS Issues Final Rule on Revised Conflict of Interest

2011 Revised Regulations:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule in the Federal Register that amends the Public Health Service (PHS) regulations on Responsibility of Applicants for Promoting Objectivity in Research for which PHS Funding is Sought (42 C.F.R. Part 50, Subpart F) and Responsible Prospective Contractors (45 C.F.R. Part 94). The final rule includes a compliance implementation timeline as outlined in the "Compliance Dates" section.

Federal Register Notice (08/23/2011) - (PDF - 369 KB) - Issuance of the Final Rule on Financial Conflict of Interest Regulations - Responsibility of Applicants for Promoting Objectivity in Research for Which Public Health Service Funding is Sought and Responsible Prospective Contractors

NIH Guide Notice (08/23/2011) - NIH Guide Notice to announce the publication of the Final Rule on Financial Conflict of Interest Regulations - Responsibility of Applicants for Promoting Objectivity in Research for Which Public Health Service Funding is Sought and Responsible Prospective Contractors

Summary of Major Changes (08/23/2011) - (MS Word - 43 KB) - Table summarizing major changes between the 1995 regulation and the 2011 regulation.