In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this information
collection has been approved for three months. Upon resubmission
the agency shall provide a more detailed and improved justification
statement. For example, this submission lacks the repor ing
requirements and estimate of burden associated with the prior labe
approval process as it applies to nutrition labeling. If the agency
does not believe that thi is covered, they shall describe why not.
In addition, other associated requirements on firms are not
described suc as the burden associated with the requirement that
all plants have PQC programs. Since we understand that many firms
have voluntarily sub- mitted their labels for approval already,
FSIS should include a descri tion of the status of the reviews by
FSIS and any associated lessons learned during this process. Also,
since we are aware of a significan effort to set up an electronic
system to aid in the review of labels, seems appropriate that a
description be provided as it relates to the review of nutrition
labels. A summary of the public comments received concerning the
burden of the nutrition labeling process should be in- cluded along
with the names and phone numbers of persons in the public who have
been contacted by FSIS as required by instructions to the SF-
83.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1997
01/31/1997
8,033
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0
20,083
0
0
0
0
0
ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS
THAT SUPPORT THE VALIDITY OF NUTRIENT DECLARATIONS FOR ALL LABELS
BEARING A NUTRITION INFORMATION PANEL.
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.