Section 801(m) of the Federal Food
Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.381(m) requires that FDA receive
prior notice for food, including food for animals, that is imported
or offered for import into the United States. This information
collection supports the requirements for submitting prior notice
under agency regulations. Advance notice of imported food allows
FDA, with the support of the Bureau of Customs and Border
Protection (CBP), to target import inspections more effectively and
help protect the nations' food supply against terrorist acts and
other public health emergencies. Respondents to this collection are
manufacturers, packers, and distributors of food products.
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.