Census of Surveys

On this page is a brief summary of every survey conducted by Food and Drug Administration using a statistical method.

Adverse Event Program for Medical Devices (Medical Product Safety Network (MedSun))
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $3,500,000 Annual Response: 5,400
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 2,700 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 21 USC 360c Name of Law: FFDCA; Medical Devices for Human Use
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202212-0910-005

Customer/Partner Satisfaction Service Surveys
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 10/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $338,464 Annual Response: 85,000
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 35,700 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments, Private Sector, Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202309-0910-007

Data To Support Social and Behavioral Research as Used by the Food and Drug Administration
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 02/28/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $2,329,109 Annual Response: 109,470
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 27,368 Survey Respondent: Private Sector, Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 21 USC 393 Name of Law: Food and Drug Administration; General Responsibilities
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202311-0910-005

Data to Support Drug Product Communications
Agency: HHS Subject: Not Available
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Not Available
Expiration Date: 08/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $2,180,000 Annual Response: 45,000
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Not Avaiable
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 13,750 Survey Respondent: Not Available
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 21 USC 301 et seq. Name of Law: Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202403-0910-002

FDA Focus Groups and Interviews
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $350,000 Annual Response: 12,000
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 21,000 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 21 USC 355 Name of Law: FFDCA
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202310-0910-007

Generic Clearance for Qualitative Data to Support Social and Behavioral Research for Food Dietary Supplements Cosmetics and Animal Food and Feed
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,056,031 Annual Response: 20,464
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 7,394 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households, Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: None
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202302-0910-006

Generic Clearance for Quantitative Testing for the Development of FDA Communications (CFSAN)
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 03/31/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $953,432 Annual Response: 93,744
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 10,498 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 21 USC 393(d)(2)(D) Name of Law: FFDCA; Objectives of Agency Plan
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202201-0910-003

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Data on Tobacco Products and Communications
Agency: HHS Subject: Not Available
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Not Available
Expiration Date: 03/31/2028
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,029,504 Annual Response: 28,174
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Not Avaiable
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 14,934 Survey Respondent: Not Available
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 21 USC 355 Name of Law: Family Smoking Prevention And Tobacco Control Act AND US Code: 21 USC 393 Name of Law: FFDCA
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202406-0910-003

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Quantitative Data on Tobacco Products and Communications
Agency: HHS Subject: Not Available
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Not Available
Expiration Date: nan
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,029,503 Annual Response: 1,768,000
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Not Avaiable
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 188,534 Survey Respondent: Not Available
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 21 USC 355 Name of Law: Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act AND PL: Pub.L. 111 - 111 31 Name of Law: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act AND US Code: 21 USC 372 Name of Law: Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act AND US Code: 21 USC 393(d)(2)(D) Name of Law: Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act AND US Code: 42 USC 241(a) Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202412-0910-014

National Agriculture and Food Defense Strategy Survey
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Public Health Monitoring
Expiration Date: 11/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $11,500 Annual Response: 500
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 165 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: PL: Pub.L. 111 - 353 108 Name of Law: FSMA; National Agricultural and Food Defense Strategy
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202407-0910-002

Obtaining Information to Understand and Challenges and Opportunities Encountered by Compounding Outsourcing Facilities
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Health Care Services
Expiration Date: 02/28/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $14,220 Annual Response: 600
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 600 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: None
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202302-0910-007

Qualitative Feedback on Food and Drug Administration Service Delivery
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 01/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $338,464 Annual Response: 26,400
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 14,725 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202311-0910-013

Quantitative Research on Front of Package Labeling on Packaged Foods
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $350,000 Annual Response: 41,600
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 4,430 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 21 USC 393(d)(2)(C) Name of Law: FFDCA
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202306-0910-004

Rapid Response Surveys
Agency: HHS Subject: Not Available
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Not Available
Expiration Date: 02/28/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $338,464 Annual Response: 10,000
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Not Avaiable
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 5,000 Survey Respondent: Not Available
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 21 USC 393 Name of Law: FFDCA
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202308-0910-001

Survey on the Occurrence of Foodborne Illness Risk Factors in Selected Restaurant and Retail Foodservice Facility Types
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Public Health Monitoring, Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 10/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $531,776 Annual Response: 824
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 1,602 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 243 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act AND US Code: 21 USC 301 Name of Law: Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act AND US Code: 31 USC 1535 Name of Law: The Economy Act of 1932
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202401-0910-002

Targeted Mechanism of Action Presentations in Prescription Drug Promotion
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $526,321 Annual Response: 990
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 891 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 300u(a)(4) Name of Law: PHS Act AND US Code: 21 USC 393(d)(2)(c) Name of Law: FFDCA
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202305-0910-004

Testing Communications On Medical Devices and Radiation-Emitting Products
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,719,390 Annual Response: 9,124
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 2,391 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 21 USC 393 Name of Law: FFDCA
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202303-0910-022

Text Analysis of Proprietary Drug Name Interpretations
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $858,663 Annual Response: 1,100
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 374 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 21 USC 393(d)(2)(C) Name of Law: FFDCA AND US Code: 42 USC 300u(a)(4) Name of Law: PHS Act
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202306-0910-001

The Real Cost Campaign Outcomes Evaluation Study
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 06/30/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $2,280,544 Annual Response: 856,316
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 115,399 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: PL: Pub.L. 111 - 31 1 Name of Law: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202410-0910-004

Voluntary Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program Pilot
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: FDA Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 09/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $297,561 Annual Response: 1,025
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 251 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: None
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202402-0910-007