Section 801(m) of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act(the act) (21 U.S.C.381(m) requires that FDA receive prior notice for food, including food for animals, that is imported or offered for import into the United States. Sections 1.278 to 1.282 of FDAs regulations ( 21 CFR 1.278 to 1.282) set forth the requirements for submitting prior notice; sections 1.283 (d) and 1.285 (j)set forth the procedure for requesting FDA review after an article of food has been refused admission under section 801 ( m )(1) of the act or placed under hold under section 801 (l) of the act; and section 1.285 (i) ( 21 CFR 1.285 ( i) sets forth the procedure for post- hold submissions. Advance notice of imported food allows FDA, with support of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection ( CBP), to target import inspections more effectively and help protect the nations` food supply against terrorist acts and other public health emergencies.
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.