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First Party Guidelines |
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If you are requesting your own personal or organizational records in unredacted (first party) format, you must indicate that in the description of your request and provide first party documentation.
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If you are seeking personal or organizational records in unredacted (first party) format about another entity, you must attach a signed authorization from the person or organization whose information you are seeking.
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Consumer Complaint Guidelines |
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This form is for submission of FOIA Request by members of the public. Do not use this form to submit Consumer Complaints.
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Requests for Consumer Complaint status updates cannot be processed under FOIA and should be made to the Consumer Complaint Coordinator (CCC) directly. CCC are listed by state.
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Instructions |
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All Required (*) fields must be completed before submitting your request.
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A valid email address is required.
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A complete description of your request must be in the Subject field.
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An electronic copy of your Request letter may be attached to the Request form.
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Please include as much detail as possible about the specific records you are requesting.
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Multiple requests may be entered while you are logged in.
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After submitting a request you will be given a confirmation # and the ability to print a copy of your request.
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After acceptance by FDA FOI staff an electronic Acknowledgement letter with your FOI Control # will be sent to the email address provided in the Request.
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This form is for submission of FOIA Request by members of the public. Do not use this form to submit Consumer Complaints, or if you are seeking records as a representative of a national, state or local government.
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Please include as much detail as possible about the specific records you are requesting.
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If you are requesting your own personal or organizational records in unredacted (first party) format, you must indicate that in the description of your request. If you are seeking personal or organizational records in unredacted (first party) format about another entity, you must attach a signed authorization from the person or organization whose information you are seeking.
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By submitting a request through this portal, you attest and certify that all the information provided herein is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in disciplinary action, as well as civil and criminal penalties.
* If you submit FOI requests frequently to FDA and have an FOI account please enter your Email and Password and select the Submit link.
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Privacy Act Statement
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5 U.S.C. § 552 and 21 C.F.R. § 20.40(a), (c) authorize the collection of this information. The collected information is used by Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) staff
involved in FOIA correspondence and processing, and by appeals officials and members of the Office of the General Counsel.
Provision of the requested information is mandatory. Failure to provide the information may result in the agency’s inability to respond to your request.
The agency’s routine uses (disclosures) of this information are available in the System of Records Notice (SORN) numbered 09-90-0058,
“Freedom of Information Case Files and Correspondence Control Log,” which is available through www.hhs.gov.
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