Rule lifecycle · RIN:0910-AJ27
Nonclinical Testing Terminology
Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration — observed across 2 documents over 0 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The FDA is updating the words and definitions used for the safety tests that drugmakers and device manufacturers must perform on products before testing them with human patients. Small business owners in pharmaceuticals and medical devices should prepare to use these new standard terms when writing safety reports and submitting applications to the FDA.
First seen
Sep 22, 2026
Last seen
Sep 22, 2026
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Comments close
Monday, December 7, 2026
Stage timeline
Final·Sep 22, 2026·91 FR 59988
Nonclinical Testing Terminology
effective Feb 4, 2027comments close Dec 7, 2026#2026-19350
Proposed·Sep 22, 2026·91 FR 60036
Nonclinical Testing Terminology
comments close Dec 7, 2026#2026-19349