February 6, 2018
A new listing of 27 social-behavioral research (SBR) laws, regulations, and guidelines around the world is now available on the OHRP website: https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/international/social-behavioral-research-standards/index.html
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.
