The Channels of Trade Provision (FFDCA
Section 408(I)(5)), as it applies to methyl parathion, essentially
states that residues of a pesticide chemical that are found in food
after the tolerance is revoked, will not render such food
adulterated provided certain requirements are met. FDA anticipates
that the party responsible for such food will be able to
demonstrate compliance with the Channels of Trade Provision by
providing appropriate documentation to the agency. The likely
respondents to this collection of information are firms in the
produce and food processing industries who handle food products
that may.....
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.