THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON FDA 2704
AND FDA 2706, WHEN CORRELATED WITH THE COSMETIC PRODUCT AND RAW
MATERIAL INGREDIENT DATA, PROVIDES FDA SCIENTISTS WITH A VALUABLE
INSIGHT INTO POTENTIALLY UNSAFE INGREDIENTS IN COSMETICS, THEREBY
IMPROVING THE FDA'S ABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION OF PROTECTING
CONSUMERS FROM INJURIES RESULTING FROM HARMFUL INGREDIENTS IN
COSMETIC 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.