The guidance document provides
information concerning cooperative manufacturing arrangements
applicable to biological products subject to licensure under
section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act) (42 U.S.C.
262). The guidance document addresses several different types of
cooperative manufacturing arrangements (i.e., short supply
arrangements, divided manufacturing arrangements, shared
manufacturing arrangements, and contract manufacturing
arrangements). The guidance document describes certain reporting
and recordkeeping responsibilities associated with these
arrangements, including the following: (1) Notification of all
important proposed changes to production and facilities; (2)
notification of results of tests and investigations regarding or
possibly impacting the product; (3) notification of products
manufactured in a contract facility; and (4) standard operating
procedures.
Johnny Vilela 301 796-3792
juanmanuel.vilela@fda.hhs.gov
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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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.