This information collection supports
implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) and FDA
regulations. We have issued this guidance on adverse event
reporting for respondents categorized as "outsourcing facilities"
under section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The
guidance explains that section 503B of the act requires outsourcing
facilities to report adverse events to FDA. The guidance also
provides instruction on reporting and associated recordkeeping, and
identifies data elements that must be included in submissions, as
required under the statute.
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.