IRB Determination

EXEMPT DETERMINATION
February 16, 2022
Dallas Wood
919-541-7206, x27206
dwood@rti.org
Dear Dallas Wood:
On 2/15/2022, the IRB reviewed the following submission:
Type of Review: Initial Study
Title: Analyzing Consumers’ Value of “Product of USA”
Labeling Claims
Investigator: Dallas Wood
IRB ID: STUDY00021897
Funding Source: USDA FSIS
Customer/Client Name: USDA FSIS
Project/Proposal Number: 0218293.000.004
Contract/Grant Number: 123A9421F0188
IND, IDE, or HDE: None
The IRB determined that this study meets the criteria for exemption from IRB review
under Category (2)(ii) Tests, surveys, interviews, or observation (low risk).
Ongoing IRB review and approval by this organization is not required. This
determination applies only to the activities described in the IRB submission and may not
apply should any changes be made. If changes are made and there are questions about
whether these activities impact the exempt determination, you should contact the IRB to
discuss whether a new submission and determination is necessary.
Sincerely,
The RTI Office of Research Protection

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