Federal Register #2026-13285

APHIS Information Collection Revision for Virus-Serum-Toxin Act Compliance

APHIS, part of the Department of Agriculture, is seeking public comment on its plan to revise and extend approval for an information collection under the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Regulatory information collection for veterinary biological products - Includes viruses, serums, toxins, vaccines, antitoxins, and analogous products - Data covers licensing, permits, packaging, labeling, shipment authorizations, product and test reports, field study summaries, stop distribution notifications, and recordkeeping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ensures veterinary biological products meet standards for purity, safety, potency, and effectiveness - Public and agency comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - No specific product part numbers or quantities are provided - No procurement of physical products or named OEMs; focus is on regulatory compliance and information gathering

Description

This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval for an information collection associated with the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act and regulations. The information collection supports the regulation of veterinary biological products to ensure they are pure, safe, potent, and effective. The notice invites public comments on the information collection until August 31, 2026. The collection includes data related to licensing, permits, packaging, labeling, shipment authorizations, and recordkeeping for veterinary biological products.

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