After an entity has elected to register as an outsourcing facility, it must report information identifying the drugs compounded at the facility as prescribed by the Drug Quality and Security Act. FDA has issued agency guidance to assist respondents in this regard. This information collection supports implementation of these reporting requirements.
US Code:
21 USC 353b
Name of Law: Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; Outsourcing Facilities
We have reduced our estimate by 36,150 hours and 36,072 responses. Upon evaluation we find that our original projections were higher than what we have realized in reports over the past three years.
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.