Infant Formula Enforcement Discretion Policy

Forms and Documents

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
253740	Provide information to FDA related to enforcement discretion request	Other-Agency Guidance	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202205-0910-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/FDA	Agency Tracking No: CFSAN
Title: Infant Formula Enforcement Discretion Policy
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 05/20/2022
Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/20/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	6 Months From Approved
Responses	30	0
Time Burden (Hours)	720	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection supports recommendations discussed in Food and Drug Administration (FDA, us or we) guidance. FDA has issued the guidance document, “Infant Formula Enforcement Discretion Policy,” to communicate its intention to temporarily exercise enforcement discretion with respect to certain requirements for infant formulas that may not comply with certain statutory and regulatory requirements, and is seeking information from manufacturers regarding the safety and nutritional adequacy of their products

Emergency Justfication: FDA intends to exercise enforcement discretion to last only until adequate supplies of infant formula which meet all statutory and regulatory requirements become readily available. We seek to address a given public health harm and, pursuant to direction from the President, to work urgently to ensure that infant formula is safe and available for families across the country (see FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Additional Steps to Address Infant Formula Shortage | The White House). We are therefore issuing the document "Infant Formula Enforcement Discretion Policy: Guidance for Industry" in this regard.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 21 USC 342; 343 Name of Law: Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act: Adulterated and Misbranded Food
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking
	Other Documents for OIRA Review

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Provide information to FDA related to enforcement discretion request

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	30	0	0	0	30	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	720	0	0	0	720	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/20/2022

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