The proposed collection of information
is to (1) evaluate whether and under what conditions the current
labeling requirement is an obstacle to consumer acceptance of
irradiated foods, and (2) determine how other proposed versions of
the disclosure statement might have different effects on consumer
acceptance. The information will be used by FDA to determine if the
existing requirements should be changed and how they should be
changed and to fulfill FDA's commitment to Congress to finalize any
regulatory changes by March 2002.
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.