Sections 403(r)(2)(G) and 403(r)(3)(C)
of the FD&C Act provides that a food producer may market a food
product whose label bears a nutrient content claim or a health
claim, respectively, that is based on an authoritative claim of
certain scientific bodies of the Federal Government or the National
Academy of Sciences or any of its subdivisions. Under these
sections of the Act, such a claim must be the subject of
notification of intention to use the claim 120 days before a food
producer begins marketing of a product bearing the claim.
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.