Dec 5, 2024 | Blog, FDA Import, Food and Beverage
Although the risk of allergen cross contact is well understood, the addition of sesame to FDA’s “big nine” list of Major Food Allergens required a renewed focus on preventive allergen controls and validated/verified food allergen testing methods to detect...
Dec 5, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetics, FDA Import, Food and Beverage, OTC and Personal Care
Enlisting an import agent is a basic requirement for importers of FDA-regulated products. Import agents are the frontlines of communication with the FDA, assisting with the submission of required registrations and listings as well as support with questions posed by...
Dec 5, 2024 | Blog, FDA Import
The U.S. FDA can detain your imported food products at any time for any reason. Whether for sampling, testing, or detention without physical examination, when your products are detained, following FDA sampling guidelines and having an FDA sampling plan is a must. You...
Dec 5, 2024 | Blog, FDA Import, Food and Beverage
Everyone wants to cut in front of the line, especially when your company’s time and money depend on importing shipments as quickly and smoothly as possible. The FDA’s Import Trade Auxiliary Communications System (ITACS) allows importers to do that. FDA...
Dec 5, 2024 | Blog, FDA Import, Food and Beverage
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...
Dec 5, 2024 | Blog, FDA Import, Food and Beverage
Reviewed and Approved by Tim Lombardo, Senior Director, Food Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group (A Certified Group Company) 1-Minute Summary FDA’s GRAS designation helps ensure ingredient safety in the food and beverage industry.Unapproved food additives...
