The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the Act) prohibits the introduction into interstate commerce of new animal drugs that are not the subject of an approved new animal drug application (NADA). Section 512(b) of the Act and the regulations in part 514 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations describe the information that must be submitted to FDA, specifically to the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), as part of an NADA. Upon request, CVM reviews study protocols for safety and effectivenss. This protocol review facilitates the animal drug review process by improving the likelihood that the study design will be relevant to NADA approval.
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.