Rules or guidelines for quoting FDA announcements and such?

[katastic2908]

Does anyone know if there are rules regarding quoting what the FDA says in an announcement or other publication?

TIA

 

[Sarah Stec]

Cite to the announcement or publication using a valid and consistent citation method (i.e. MLA, Chicago style, Bluebook)? At least that's how I've done it, and I'm not in trouble yet.

Can you give some more context? Are you trying to use their words against them? Are you using what they say in a publication of some sort? Are you trying to quote what an FDA staffmember says at a public conference vs. in an official press release?

 

[AnaMariaVR2]

More clarification is needed...are you asking:

1. how to reference FDA's announcements/publications? A few manual of styles were referenced earlier, follow those.
2. how to claim 'something' by using FDA's statements for an out-of-context claim? <I hope this is NOT what is being asked b/c these are dangerous waters to paddle into & such strategy should NOT be considered as a reasonable one. Only with supportive data a claim has ground.>

I'm not sure if I've misunderstood your initial question.

 

[AnaMariaVR2]

Guide: Citing U.S. Government Publications from Indiana University.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
CFR is issued every year. Be sure to include which year you're citing.

"Part Name," Title [number] Code of Federal Regulations, Pt. [number]. edition.

Cited item

"Rules and Regulations Governing Smithsonian Institution Buildings and Grounds," Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations, Pt. 504. 2012 ed.