21 C.F.R. § 14.5 Purpose of proceedings before an advisory committee.
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
(a) An advisory committee is utilized to conduct public hearings on matters of importance that come before FDA, to review the issues involved, and to provide advice and recommendations to the Commissioner. (b) The Commissioner has sole discretion concerning action to be taken and policy to be expressed on any matter considered by an advisory committee.
Title 21: Food and Drugs
PART 14—PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE A PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Subpart A—General Provisions
§ 14.5 Purpose of proceedings before an advisory committee.

