NEEDED IS A DATA BASE ON COSMETIC
USAGE PRACTICES IN THE U.S. THAT CAN BE USED BY AGENCY SCIENTISTS
TO CONDUCT SCIENTIFIC RISK ASSESSMENTS OF POSSIBLE HEALTH EFFECTS
DUE TO INGREDIENTS OR CONTAMINANTS IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS. SURVEY
INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTING EXPOSURE ESTIMATES.
MANUFACTURERS, RETAILERS, AND USERS OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS MAY BE
EFFECTED.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.