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Category 6: Food Quality and Consumer Acceptance Studies

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Research Exempt from Committee Review Application Form Category 6

Additional Appendices (only required for specific research activities)

Appendix A
Sponsored Projects
Appendix H
Use of Personal Health Information (HIPAA)
Appendix J
Student as Principal Investigator Worksheet
Appendix K
International Research
Appendix P
Research Methods Class Protocol (for review of courses teaching research methods)
Additional Personnel

Reminder for Exemption Category 6 Research:

While not explicitly prohibited in the regulations, inclusion of children in Food Quality and Consumer Acceptance Studies may pose greater than minimal risk to participants and may require IRB review.

Application Form Hint:

Specific descriptions of the foods (expected flavor differences, texture, etc.) may assist in the review of this project. (Question 11.3)

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Submission Instructions

E-mail a copy of this application and any other materials required to the Human Research Protection Program Office:

irb@umn.edu

Electronically submitted protocols must be carbon copied (Cc) to an advisor as secure electronic notification using password protected authentications, which have been deemed by the University of Minnesota to constitute a legal signature.

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