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How to Read a U.S. HTS Code (& Estimate Customs Duties)

How to Read a U.S. HTS Code (& Estimate Customs Duties)

Members of the World Customs Organization (WCO), which includes U.S. customs, use the Harmonized System (HS) to classify goods for customs purposes. It provides an internationally standardized system of names and numbers that allows each country to impose and collect...
Your Complete Guide to Process Validation for Almonds

Your Complete Guide to Process Validation for Almonds

Every food manufacturer wants to make a safe product. Scan the website of nearly any grower, processor, or manufacturer, and chances are the words “safe” and “high-quality” appear somewhere. Almonds, other tree nuts, and spices are no exception, which is why it is...
MoCRA: What Does it Mean for the U.S. Cosmetics Industry?

MoCRA: What Does it Mean for the U.S. Cosmetics Industry?

MoCRA is here, and it’s reshaping the U.S. cosmetics industry. The MoCRA law covers a wide range of cosmetics and personal care products, and introduces new provisions and grants new powers to the FDA for regulating cosmetic products in the United States, including...
Amazon Dietary Supplement Requirements for Lab Testing [2025]

Amazon Dietary Supplement Requirements for Lab Testing [2025]

Are you selling supplements on Amazon? Manufacturers and Own Label Distributors (OLD) face strict Amazon dietary supplement requirements, much like those required by the U.S. FDA. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your products are in compliance with the...