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The Role of FDA Prior Notice in Safeguarding Our Borders: An Exploration

Understanding FDA Prior Notice Every country has its own indigenous food, ingredients, packaging processes, and regulatory mandates for maintaining safety standards. When importing food or drug items from another country, the native country must consider the potential health and safety risks that these differences could likely cause the citizens. Every

Understanding FDA Prior Notice Requirements: A Comprehensive Guide for Importers

Importing goods into the United States involves navigating through a multitude of regulatory processes. As food safety and security have become paramount concerns, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the public from potential threats and emergencies. One critical aspect of this process is complying

Streamlining the Customs Clearance Process with Automated Software Solutions

International Trade is one of the key sectors that drive economic growth. First and foremost, it allows countries to capitalize on their natural resources or production of goods and services in which they have a competitive edge. Secondly, it expands market opportunities for businesses, promoting investment and capital inflows.  That

Transforming Section 321 Clearances: The Power of Technology

Introduction The US government has several import and export regulations to ensure that the goods and services exchanged across borders are safe for citizens and public use. Additionally, several customs clearance requirements are imposed on all FDA imports that enable traders to import the eligible items duty-free. The imports in

What you need to know about FDA PN (Prior Notice)

What is the FDA Prior Notice? To fulfill the provisions of the Bioterrorism Act, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final regulation that requires advance notice to be given for all incoming shipments of imported food into the United States.  Since May 6, 2009, the FDA has required