In accordance with the terms of 5 CFR 1320, OMB approves this collection of information for a period of two years. OMB notes that FDA has not provided a means for respondents to submit this information electronically. FDA should make such electronic response available when this collection is resubmitted for approval.
Further, OMB notes that FDA received multiple comments indicating that the true burden of this collection is higher than FDA has estimated. FDA should conduct outreach to the affected community and prepare a full response to these comment - and a re-estimation of the burden, if appropriate - before resubmitting this ICR for approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2013
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2011
55
0
71
1,100
0
1,420
0
0
0
Consistent with Section 413 (a) of the Federal Food, drug and Cosmetic Act(21 U.S.C. 350b(a)), FDA requires each manufacturer or distributor of a dietary supplement containing a new dietary ingredient, or of a new dietary ingredient , to submit a notification of the basis for their conclusion that said supplement or ingredient will reasonably be expected to be safe.
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.