Color additive petitions are reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientific personnel to assure the identity of the substance, its use in or on drugs, medical devices, food, or cosmetics, and that the intended use is safe. The color additive petitions provide the only method for premarket review and approval of color additives, without which there would be no legal way to bring new products to market. The labeling requirements require that color additives used in drugs, devices, food, or cosmetics be labeled with sufficient information to ensure their safe use.
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.