# 21 CFR § 10.19: Waiver, suspension, or modification of procedural requirements

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.19

## Section

- **Citation:** 21 CFR § 10.19
- **Heading:** Waiver, suspension, or modification of procedural requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 21—Food and Drugs > CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 10—ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

The Commissioner or a presiding officer may, either voluntarily or at the request of a participant, waive, suspend, or modify any provision in parts 12 through 16 applicable to the conduct of a public hearing by announcement at the hearing or by notice in advance of the hearing if no participant will be prejudiced, the ends of justice will thereby be served, and the action is in accordance with law.

## Nearby sections

- [21 CFR § 10.1 § 10.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.1.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.3 § 10.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.3.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.10 § 10.10 Summaries of administrative practices and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.10.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.19 § 10.19 Waiver, suspension, or modification of procedural requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.19.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.20 § 10.20 Submission of documents to Dockets Management Staff; computation of time; availability for public disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.20.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.25 § 10.25 Initiation of administrative proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.25.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.30 § 10.30 Citizen petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.30.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.31 § 10.31 Citizen petitions and petitions for stay of action related to abbreviated new drug applications, certain new drug applications, or certain biologics license applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.31.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.33 § 10.33 Administrative reconsideration of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.33.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.35 § 10.35 Administrative stay of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.35.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.40 § 10.40 Promulgation of regulations for the efficient enforcement of the law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.40.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.45 § 10.45 Court review of final administrative action; exhaustion of administrative remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.45.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.50 § 10.50 Promulgation of regulations and orders after an opportunity for a formal evidentiary public hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.50.md)
- [21 CFR § 10.55 § 10.55 Separation of functions; ex parte communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-10.55.md)

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