# 21 C.F.R. § 20.86 (2026): Disclosure in administrative or court proceedings

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## Section

- **Citation:** 21 C.F.R. § 20.86 (2026)
- **Heading:** Disclosure in administrative or court proceedings
- **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 E / § 20.86: § 20.86   Disclosure in administrative or court proceedings.

## Text

Data and information otherwise exempt from public disclosure may be revealed in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) administrative proceedings, such as those pursuant to parts 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, and 19 of this chapter, or court proceedings, where data or information are relevant. FDA will take appropriate measures, or request that appropriate measures be taken, to reduce disclosure to the minimum necessary under the circumstances. [87 FR 55913, Sept. 13, 2022]

## Nearby sections

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- [21 C.F.R. § 20.84 (2026) § 20.84   Disclosure to consultants, advisory committees, State and local government officials commissioned pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 372(a), and other special government employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T21_P20_S20_84.md)
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- [21 C.F.R. § 20.87 (2026) § 20.87   Disclosure to Congress.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T21_P20_S20_87.md)
- [21 C.F.R. § 20.88 (2026) § 20.88   Communications with State and local government officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T21_P20_S20_88.md)
- [21 C.F.R. § 20.89 (2026) § 20.89   Communications with foreign government officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T21_P20_S20_89.md)
- [21 C.F.R. § 20.90 (2026) § 20.90   Disclosure to contractors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T21_P20_S20_90.md)
- [21 C.F.R. § 20.91 (2026) § 20.91   Use of data or information for administrative or court enforcement action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T21_P20_S20_91.md)

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