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Public Comment Period: FDA Identity Verification Form

Original title: [FDA] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Certification of Identity, Form FDA 3975

Record date · July 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The FDA is seeking public feedback on its 'Certification of Identity' form (Form FDA 3975) as part of a standard review process by the Office of Management and Budget. This notice invites the public to comment on the necessity and accuracy of the information collected by this specific form.

Why it matters

The public has until July 24, 2026, to provide input on how the FDA collects and verifies identity information, which may influence future administrative requirements for individuals interacting with the agency.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

General Public

Individuals who may be required to use Form FDA 3975 to verify their identity with the agency.

Directly affected

Food and Drug Administration

The agency is required to undergo OMB review for its information collection activities.

Key Facts

The FDA is submitting Form FDA 3975 (Certification of Identity) for review by the Office of Management and Budget.
The public comment period for this form closes on July 24, 2026, at 3:59:59 UTC.
The purpose of the comment period is to evaluate the necessity of the information collection, the accuracy of the agency's burden estimate, and ways to enhance the quality and utility of the information collected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form FDA 3975?

It is a 'Certification of Identity' form used by the FDA to verify the identity of individuals.

How can I provide feedback on this form?

The notice invites the public to submit comments to the FDA regarding the necessity and utility of the information collected by this form before the July 24, 2026 deadline.

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Long-term Comment Window

The comment deadline is set for mid-2026, which is an unusually long window for a standard administrative form review.

2026-07-24T03:59:59Z

Connected Entities

Office of Management and Budget, Form FDA 3975, Food and Drug Administration

OrganizationOffice of Management and Budget“The federal office reviewing the FDA's information collection practices.”Map →

otherForm FDA 3975“The specific document under review for public comment.”Map →

OrganizationFood and Drug Administration“The federal agency managing the information collection activity.”Map →

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