Opportunity
Federal Register #FDA-2026-N-7338
FDA Requests Public Comment on Information Collection for Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards
Buyer
Department of Health and Human Services / Food and Drug Administration
Posted
July 17, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
FDA-2026-N-7338
This opportunity involves the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, seeking public comment on an information collection related to the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice pertains to information collection for regulatory program standards - Agencies are required to report on self-assessments, risk factor studies, verification audits, and submit forms (FDA 3958, 5017, 5018, 5019) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The information collection supports implementation of standards for foodservice and retail food establishments to reduce foodborne illness - Standards include regulatory foundation, trained staff, HACCP-based inspection programs, uniform inspection, foodborne illness preparedness, compliance and enforcement, industry relations, program support, and program assessment - The notice is a request for information and public comment, not a solicitation for goods or services
Description
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information related to the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards. This information collection supports the implementation of the Retail Program Standards, which define effective regulatory programs for foodservice and retail food establishments to reduce foodborne illness. The standards include elements such as regulatory foundation, trained staff, inspection programs, and program assessment. Comments on the collection must be submitted by September 15, 2026.