Department of Health and Human Services October 29, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``Substantiation for Dietary Supplement Claims Made Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the 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 the waiver requirement procedures that are recommended by the agency for in vivo demonstration of bioequivalence for generic soluble powder oral dosage form products and Type A medicated articles.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This MOU outlines the terms of collaboration between CBER and NHLBI in areas of mutual concern for protecting and improving the public health. Specifically this MOU provides for the implementation of a plan for promoting better communication and understanding of regulations, policies, and statutory responsibilities, and to serve as a forum for discussion of scientific and clinical topics, questions, and problems that may arise. This MOU also provides the framework for sharing of information.