This information collection is approved consistent with the provisions in the interim final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2006
10/31/2006
6,891,625
0
0
2,836,781
0
0
6,268,000
0
0
Section 801(m) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires notification to FDA before the arrival of imported food into the United States. FDA is finalizing a regulation that would identify the parties responsible for providing the notice and explain the information that the prior notice is required to contain, the method of submission of the notice, and the minimum and maximum period of advance notice required. The required prior notice would provide the identity of the article, the identity of submitter and transmitter, manufacturer, shipper, and grower (if known), the country of production,.....
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.