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.
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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.