Federal regulations: CPSC, FDA and FCC rules in the CFR

Federal regulations are law, published in the Code of Federal Regulations: CPSC rules in Title 16, FDA in Title 21, FCC in Title 47. Many incorporate voluntary standards by reference.

What it covers

Choosing tests

Determine product jurisdiction first, then applicable parts.

Plain-language scope summaries — no standard text is reproduced. Revision and status are not asserted here; confirm the current version with the standards owner (DLA ASSIST for MIL documents) and your contract.