# 2026-19281: Comments Wanted on Food Import Warnings for Bioterror Safety

2026-19281, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, is a Federal Register notice from Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration published 2026-09-21, effective 2026-10-01; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-28).

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- As of: 2026-09-28
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19281
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 59785
- Published: 2026-09-21
- Effective: 2026-10-01
- Comments close: 2026-11-20
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-28

## In one line

Comments Wanted on Food Import Warnings for Bioterror Safety

## Summary

The FDA wants your thoughts on keeping the rules for telling them about imported food before it arrives. This affects food importers who must keep sharing info to keep our food safe. You’ve got until November 20, 2026, to send in your comments—no cost changes, just a chance to help shape the process!

## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (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 Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.

## Effects PRIA read

- Prior-Notice Reporting Continues; Large Time Burden: cost, high. If you import food (including animal food), you must keep submitting prior notice information electronically under OMB Control No. 0910-0520. FDA estimates this collection now covers 25,761,671 total annual responses and imposes 5,419,656 total annual burden hours, and reports an increase of 1,721,…
- Mail Shipments Must Include Tracking Info: cost, medium. If you send or import food by international mail, beginning October 1, 2026 you must include the name of the mail service and the mail tracking number in your prior notice submissions. FDA estimated a one-time burden of 5,460 responses (2,730 hours) and recurring burden of 780,780 responses (54,655…
- Cancel/Resubmit Rules for Changed Notices: cost, low. If information in a confirmed prior notice changes, you must cancel and resubmit the prior notice in many cases. You do NOT have to resubmit for changes in estimated quantity, anticipated arrival information, or planned shipment information after confirmation. FDA estimates cancellation and resubmi…

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## Sources
- [2026-19281 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/21/2026-19281/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-prior-notice-of)
- [2026-19281 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-21/pdf/2026-19281.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19281 (as of 2026-09-28).