I believe IRBs are only required for federally funded research such as that performed by universities. I’ve never heard of corporate market research being revi

I believe IRBs are only required for federally funded research such as that performed by universities. I’ve never heard of corporate market research being reviewed and approved by an IRB. Not sure how that would work since the board would hardly be independent anyway, but I’d guess the main reason it doesn’t happen is there is no law requiring it.