Section 312.31 - Information amendments(a)Requirement for information amendment. A sponsor shall report in an information amendment essential information on the IND that is not within the scope of a protocol amendment, IND safety reports, or annual report. Examples of information requiring an information amendment include:(1) New toxicology, chemistry, or other technical information; or(2) A report regarding the discontinuance of a clinical investigation.(b)Content and format of an information amendment. An information amendment is required to bear prominent identification of its contents (e.g., "Information Amendment: Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control", "Information Amendment: Pharmacology-Toxicology", "Information Amendment: Clinical"), and to contain the following:(1) A statement of the nature and purpose of the amendment.(2) An organized submission of the data in a format appropriate for scientific review.(3) If the sponsor desires FDA to comment on an information amendment, a request for such comment.(c)When submitted. Information amendments to the IND should be submitted as necessary but, to the extent feasible, not more than every 30 days.52 FR 8831, Mar. 19, 1987, as amended at 52 FR 23031, June 17, 1987; 53 FR 1918, Jan. 25, 1988; 67 FR 9585 , Mar. 4, 2002