Additional Requirements for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Research
- Research conducted, supported, or intended to be submitted to EPA is subject to Environmental Protection Agency Regulations.
- Intentional exposure of pregnant persons or children to any substance is prohibited.
- Observational research involving pregnant persons and fetuses are subject to additional DHHS requirements for research involving pregnant persons (45 CFR §46 Subpart B) and additional DHHS requirements for research involving children (45 CFR §46 Subpart D.)
- Research involving children must meet category #1 or #2.