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FDA Import Alert: How to Get Off an FDA Red List

FDA Import Alert: How to Get Off an FDA Red List

An FDA Import Alert notifies U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) personnel that the agency has sufficient evidence that a product coming into the country may be in violation of FDA regulations. The source of the violation may be the product itself, the...
Importing Food Products into the U.S. (All You Need to Know)

Importing Food Products into the U.S. (All You Need to Know)

In this post, we will cover a few important points about U.S. customs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and some modern-day challenges faced by food importers and exporters. We’ll also provide a general understanding of the entire food import process....
Top 5 FDA Entry Submission Errors & How to Avoid Them

Top 5 FDA Entry Submission Errors & How to Avoid Them

Expediting imports of your FDA-regulated products keeps you a step ahead of the competition, with accurate and complete import entry documentation submitted to FDA critical to that success. So, why are so many importers still making costly errors in advanced shipment...
Navigating Allergen Cross Contact: 5 Questions for Food Producers

Navigating Allergen Cross Contact: 5 Questions for Food Producers

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...
How to Choose an Import Agent for FDA-Regulated Products

How to Choose an Import Agent for FDA-Regulated Products

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...