If you have ever had a meal, used a cosmetic product, or taken medication in America, there is a high likelihood that all of the above have been regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has only one goal: promoting and protecting public health. America is the
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
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
On September 24, 2013, the UDI rule otherwise known as the Unique Device Identification system was published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The system was set up to more effectively and efficiently identify medical devices sold in the United States throughout the manufacturing journey to distribution and use.
On May 15th, 2023 the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency announced an update to the SE CATAIR process. Under the new regulations, importers and their authorized agents may make Port of Entry (POE) Changes using the Cargo Release Update Transaction. Importers and their agents filing entries with the U.S.
Importing cosmetics into the United States using entry type 86 can be very lucrative even though the process can have many pitfalls. One of the biggest challenges that importers face is that many countries define cosmetics and drugs differently from the United States. For instance, in some countries, sunscreens are
The Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) is a fee-based voluntary program that provides expedited import and review of animal and human foods into the US for participating importers. The scheme will benefit both importers and consumers in a variety of ways. Participating importers can usually import their products into the
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