# 21 C.F.R. § 20.65 (2026): National defense and foreign policy

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## Section

- **Citation:** 21 C.F.R. § 20.65 (2026)
- **Heading:** National defense and foreign policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 21 CFR: Food and Drugs / Chapter I / Part 20 / Subpart D / § 20.65: § 20.65   National defense and foreign policy.

## Text

(a) Records or information may be withheld from public disclosure if they are: (1) Specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy; and (2) In fact properly classified under such Executive order. (b) [Reserved] [70 FR 41958, July 21, 2005]

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