This information collection supports food labeling regulations issued under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Respondents to this information collection are manufacturers, packers, and distributors of food products and include the private sector (including for-profit businesses, not-for-profit institutions and farms). The information collection also supports agency guidance developed to assist repondents regarding food lableing regulations.
The information collection reflects changes and adjustments since last approved by OMB. Specifically we have reduced our estimate of the number of reports under 101.12 (RACC); we have added burden to account for recordkeeping associated with 101.91 (gluten); and we have added burden for disclosures recommended for beer subject to FDA jurisdiction as denoted in the referenced agency guidance.
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.