Food irradiation is subject to the premarket approval provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Regulations providing for uses of irradiation in the production, processing, and handling of food are found in part 179 (21 CFR part 179). This collection supports agency regulations that ensure the safe use food irradiation. Respondents to the collection are businesses engaged in the irradiation of food.
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.