Section 801(m) of the Federal Food
Drug and Cosmetic Act(the act) (21 U.S.C.381(m) requires that FDA
receive prior notice for food, including food for animals, that is
imported or offered for import into the United States. Sections
1.278 to 1.282 of FDAs regulations ( 21 CFR 1.278 to 1.282) set
forth the requirements for submitting prior notice; sections 1.283
(d) and 1.285 (j)set forth the procedure for requesting FDA review
after an article of food has been refused admission under section
801 ( m )(1) of the act or placed under hold under section 801 (l)
of the act; and section 1.285 (i) ( 21 CFR 1.285 ( i) sets forth
the procedure for post- hold submissions. Advance notice of
imported food allows FDA, with support of the Bureau of Customs and
Border Protection ( CBP), to target import inspections more
effectively and help protect the nations` food supply against
terrorist acts and other public health emergencies.
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.