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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...
Detained Shipment? Why Following FDA Sampling Guidelines is a Must

Detained Shipment? Why Following FDA Sampling Guidelines is a Must

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...
FDA ITACS: A Tool to Speed Your Next Import

FDA ITACS: A Tool to Speed Your Next Import

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...