Section 721 of the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act requires FDA to batch certify the color additives
listed in 21 CFR parts 74 and 82. FDA's Color Certification Program
described in 21 CFR part 80, requires submission to FDA of
manufacturer information for each new batch of color additive, FDA
analysis of a representative sample of the batch, and issuance of a
certification lot number for the batch upon completion of the
certification process.
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.