THE INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL PROVIDE
THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION WITH THE REQUIRED DATA FOR REVIEW
OF PROCESSES FOR THERMALLY PROCESSED LOW-ACID FOODS AND ACIDIFIED
FOODS. THIS INFORMATION WILL PERMIT FDA TO EXERCISE BETTER CONTROL
AND TO APPRECIABLY INCREASE ASSURANCE THAT SAFE PRACTICES ARE BEING
FOLLOWED BY THE PROCESSOR.
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.