This document describes the ongoing efforts of the Functioning and Disability Reference Group (FDRG) to establish criteria for evaluating the quality of published literature relating to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). It outlines the development of 12 preliminary criteria for evaluation and a plan to pilot test the criteria by having FDRG members review and rate 20 papers based on how well they address each criterion. The results will be analyzed to finalize the criteria and inform recommendations for ICF literature.