This information collection supports
FDA regulations requiring the owner, operator, or agent in charge
of a facility to evaluate the hazards that could affect food
manufactured, processed, packed, or held by the facility; as well
as identify and implement preventive controls, monitor the
performance of those controls, and maintain records of the
monitoring. Respondents to the information collection are owners,
operators, or agents-in-charge of food facilities required to
register under section 415 of the FD&C Act.
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.