0910-AB96 200410 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0910 Food and Drug Administration FDA 0900 Department of Health and Human Services HHS Requirements Pertaining to Sampling Services and Private Laboratories Used in Connection With Imported Food The final rule would establish requirements for importers and other persons who use sampling services and private laboratories in connection with imported food. For example, the rule would pertain to persons who use sample collection services and private laboratories, and would describe some responsibilities for such persons, sample collection services, and private laboratories. These responsibilities would include recordkeeping requirements to ensure that the correct sample is collected and analyzed, and a notification requirement if a person intends to use a sampling service or a private laboratory in connection with imported food. The final rule is intended to help insure the integrity and scientific validity of data and results submitted to FDA. Routine and Frequent Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Long-Term Actions No No 21 CFR 59 21 USC 331 to 334 21 USC 341 to 344 21 USC 348 21 USC 371 21 USC 372 21 USC 374 21 USC 376 21 USC 381 21 USC 393 42 USC 264 No NPRM 04/29/2004 69 FR 23460 Final Action To Be Determined Yes Businesses Undetermined NA Not Collected Philip Chao L. 0910 Food and Drug Administration FDA 301 827-0587 301 827-4774 philip.chao@fda.hhs.gov Room 15-61 (HF-23), Office of Policy and Planning (HF-23), Room 14C-17, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857