FSVP Tips to Navigate Common Pitfalls
FSVP Tips to Navigate Common Pitfalls By Brandon Boone, EAS Consulting Group Independent Consultant Since the implementation of the FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) in 2017, overall compliance rates have remained consistently low. There are a wide...
Update October 23, 2025 – Virtual Public Meeting and Listening Session on Food Allergen Thresholds and Their Potential Applications
Constituent Update FDA Human Foods Program October 23, 2025 Read on FDA Website Due to the lapse in appropriations, FDA is postponing the virtual public meeting on November 18, 2025, and listening sessions on November 19 – 20, 2025 regarding food allergen...
How Do I Prevent Getting on an FDA Red List?
Importing FDA-regulated products into the U.S. can be complex. Incomplete documentation, FDA Import Alerts, placement on a Red List, and other issues can result in detentions that disrupt your business. These disruptions lead to lost time, spoiled shipments, and unhappy customers. But many of these issues are preventable. With the right knowledge, you can navigate the import process with confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and maintain seamless entry for your products.
USDA’s Process for Auditing Equivalent Foreign Food Safety Systems
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is responsible for ensuring that imported meat, poultry, and processed egg products meet the same safety standards as those produced domestically. To achieve this, FSIS’s State and International Audit Staff (SIAS) regularly audits food safety inspection systems of foreign countries deemed equivalent to the United States (U.S.).
