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Navigating CBP and Prior Notice of FDA’s Imported Products

As the pace of FDA regulated products increases, companies importing food, dietary supplements, food additives, food and dietary ingredients to the United States must keep pace with changing regulations intended to ensure the safety of U.S. consumer and integrity of the food-based products being imported. FDA has historically seen an import rate increase of 5-10% in the last decade and in 2018, 31% of those were food products requiring prior notice.

Understanding how to navigate the FDA and US Customs import process, including how to utilize their programs to expedite the review of paperwork and shipments at the US ports of entry will be …

Equipment Sanitation May be Co-packer Liability

Gabe Miller, independent consultant and expert in equipment sanitation, published an article in Natural Products Insider on equipment sanitation and the need for co-packers to be aware of how this can impact their business – and liability. “Food processing equipment...