# Federal Register #FDA-2026-N-10033

FDA Requests Public Comment on Prior Notice Information Collection for Imported Food

**Buyer:** Food and Drug Administration
**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** FDA-2026-N-10033

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on its proposed information collection for Prior Notice of Imported Food, as required by the Bioterrorism Act.
- Government Buyer:
  - Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  - Department of Health and Human Services
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a regulatory information collection, not a procurement
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Collection of information related to imported food shipments
  - Required details include:
    - Product codes, names, and quantities
    - Manufacturer, grower, country of production
    - Prior refusals by other countries
    - Shipper, importer, carrier
    - Mail tracking numbers for international shipments
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Information collection is designed to help FDA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection target import inspections
  - Aims to protect the nation's food supply from potential threats
  - No product or service procurement, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified

### Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information related to the Prior Notice of Imported Food, as mandated by the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. This collection requires prior notice submissions for food imported or offered for import into the United States to help target import inspections and protect the food supply. The information collected includes details about the food, its origin, shipment, and any prior refusals by other countries. Comments on this proposed collection must be submitted by November 20, 2026.

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