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QRTI Newsline --- Wednesday September 8, 2010

International Compilation of Human Research Protections 2009 Edition

PURPOSE This Compilation lists the approximately 1,100 laws, regulations, and guidelines that govern human subjects research in 92 countries, as well as standards from a number of international and regional organizations.This Compilation was developed for IRBs/Ethics Committees, researchers, sponsors, and others who are involved in international research. Its purpose is to help these groups familiarize themselves with the laws, regulations, and guidelines where the research will be conducted, to assure those standards are followed appropriately. The 2009 Edition includes numerous additions and updates to the 2008 Edition, and features the laws, regulations, and/or guidelines for 7 new countries: Burma (also known as Myanmar), Egypt, the Gambia, San Marino, South Korea, the Sudan, and Vietnam

http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/international/HSPCompilation.pdf

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