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# FDA seeks consumer representatives for advisory panels
- URL: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2016/10/132926/
- Published: 2016-10-07T05:00:49.000Z
- Updated: 2018-08-15T01:20:52.000Z
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: Food Policy & Law, Government Agencies, Nutrition & Public Health, Science & Research, advisory committees, advisory panels, consumer advocates, consumer representatives, FDA, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-25 10:59

Federal advisory panels on topics as varied as allergenic products and toxicology research have or soon will have vacancies for consumer representatives. In a recent notice, the Food and Drug Administration invited consumers interested in serving on its advisory committees to apply, listing the following committees and panels with current or upcoming openings:

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Allergenic Products Advisory Committee;

- Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Panel;
- Blood Products Advisory Committee;
- Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Panel;
- Gastroenterology and Urology Devices Panel;
- Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee;
- Immunology Devices Panel;
- Medical Imaging Advisory Committee;
- Molecular and Clinical Genetics Devices Panel;
- National Mammography Advisory Committee;
- Ophthalmic Devices Panel;
- Peripheral and Central Nervous System Advisory Committee;
- Science Advisory Board National Center for Toxicological Research; and
- Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee.

“The Food and Drug Administration continually seeks input from consumers on scientific and medical issues. A key method to ensure that FDA obtains the points of views from consumers is by including consumer representatives on agency advisory committees,” according to FDA’s notice. “This is a great opportunity for consumer advocates to be part of an important process. Consumer representatives provide the perspective of American consumers at large and do not represent their own personal expertise.” [People interested in serving](http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/AboutAdvisoryCommittees/CommitteeMembership/ucm446874.htm?source=govdelivery&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=govdelivery) as consumer representatives for FDA should be willing and able to perform the following functions:

- Represent the consumer perspective on issues and actions before the advisory committee;
- Serve as a liaison between the committee and interested consumers, associations, coalitions, and consumer organizations; and
- Facilitate dialogue with the advisory committees on scientific issues that affect consumers.

To be eligible to serve as a consumer representative, a person must have an affiliation with and active participation in independent consumer or community-based organizations, or a history of advocating for the public interest. Applicants must also demonstrate an ability to analyze scientific data and critique research design, according to the FDA. ***(To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click*** [***here***](http://www.foodsafetynews.com/subscribe/#.VtY2Ysdln%5FR)***.)***