The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comments on the collection of information related to the Interstate Shellfish Dealer's Certificate and participation in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP). Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, federal agencies like the FDA must announce proposed information collections in the Federal Register and allow a 60-day comment period. This information helps ensure the safety of shellfish by involving state and international regulators in monitoring shellfish waters and certifying dealers. The FDA is also revising its information collection to include data samples and analytical results from shellfish to ensure they are safe for consumption and meet U.S. standards for export.
Simple Explanation
The FDA wants to hear what people think about new rules for tracking and testing shellfish to make sure they are safe to eat. If a company doesn't follow these rules, there could be big problems, like selling unsafe shellfish.