FDA seeks to engage in research to
analyze and better understand perspectives on challenges and
opportunities faced by outsourcing facilities as they attempt to
supply safe, high-quality drug products needed by patients. The
Agency currently lacks this information and cannot obtain it from
other sources. An electronic survey will be administered to
approximately 80 outsourcing facilities to gather information
regarding the challenges an opportunities these entities face. The
results of this research will be used by FDA to develop a
comprehensive understanding of the outsourcing facility sector, its
challenges, and opportunities for advancement. The information will
be essential to help identify knowledge and information gaps,
operational barriers, and views on interactions with FDA. The
research results will inform FDA's future approaches to
communication, education, training, and other engagement with
outsourcing facilities to address challenges and support
advancement of the industry in its ability to produce high-quality
drug products that are safe for patients.
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.