FDA's legal authority to regulate the
ingredients contained in over-the-counter (OTC) drug products
derives from sections 321, 351, 352, 353, 355, 360, and 371 of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act (the act). FDA follows the
procedures outlined in 21 CFR 330.10 for classifying active
ingredients in OTC drug products as generally recognized as safe
and effective (GRASE) and not misbranded
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.