🥗FDA Notice on Third-Party Certification for Food Safety Audits
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Accreditation of Third-Party Certification Bodies To Conduct Food Safety Audits and Issue Certifications
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information collection requirements for the accreditation of third-party certification bodies to conduct food safety audits and issue certifications.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines compliance requirements for third-party certification bodies conducting food safety audits, impacting businesses that import food into the U.S. These businesses must ensure adherence to FDA standards and may face increased costs associated with obtaining certifications and meeting audit requirements.