Listing of Social-Behavioral Research Standards Now Available

A new listing of 27 social-behavioral research (SBR) laws, regulations, and guidelines around the world is now available on the OHRP website.

 

The page lists SBR standards from the following countries (some countries have issued more than one standard):

 

Australia

Botswana

Brazil

Canada

Finland

France

India

Kyrgyz Republic

Malawi

Nigeria

Norway

Philippines

Saudi Arabia

South Africa

Sweden

Taiwan

United Kingdom

United States

 

In addition, one SBR standard was issued by UNESCO.

 

The information is presented in two tables. Table 1 consists of a 16-page Description of each standard that is organized into the following sections:

  • Title, year, and URL link
  • Description/summary of the standard

 

Table 2 features a 4-page Analysis containing the following information:

  • Title of standard
  • Length in pages
  • Free-standing, or subsumed as part of a larger document Primary purpose Legal status Broad or specific topic focus Focus of specific topic (if applicable) Addresses humanities (history, languages, etc.) Exempt or expedited review allowed

 

Prepared by the Office for Human Research Protections of the Department of Health and Human Services, the listing is designed for use by IRBs, researchers, sponsors, and others involved in human subjects research around the world.