This information collection implements
minimum standards for produce offered for human consumption. The
rulemaking sets forth procedures, processes, and practices that
minimize the risk of serious adverse health consequences or death,
including those reasonably necessary to prevent the introduction of
known or reasonably foreseeable biological hazards into or onto
produce and to provide reasonable assurances that the produce is
not adulterated because of such hazards.
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.
NEW Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption SS.pdf
ANNUAL Disclosure