Research-Use-Only: Reading an Intended-Use Statement

Research-use information: This article is educational and limited to research and laboratory information. It does not provide medical, diagnostic, clinical, dosing, administration or consumption guidance.

An intended-use statement defines the context in which information and materials are presented. It is not a description of every possible use, and it should be read alongside the relevant product record and site policies.

Key points to consider

  • Read the statement as a boundary for the information being offered, rather than as a substitute for a research protocol.
  • Keep commercial wording, technical terminology and medical claims separate; they answer different questions.
  • If a point is unclear, record the question and request clarification before treating an assumption as a fact.

A practical way to use this information

A useful research record notes the source, date, product reference and stated scope of any information being relied upon.

Related resource: Research Use Policy.