Importing FDA-Regulated Human Foods 🍎

If you are importing a food product, there is a good chance it is regulated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The agency regulates all foods and food ingredients introduced into or offered for sale in interstate commerce, except for meat, poultry, certain processed egg products, and catfish, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The regulatory requirements may depend on the specific nature of your product. Whether you are a food importer, exporter, supplier, or customs broker, this video will provide helpful information on the FDA import process for food including:

00:00 - Introduction
01:53 - Researching The Requirements
03:04 - Food Facility Registration
03:58 - Food Safety Standards
06:43 - Labeling and Nutrition
07:36 - Prior Notice
08:13 - Additional Requirements
09:17 - Declaring the Shipment
10:59 - FDA Admissibility Decision

Additional Resources:
For more information please visit:
o FDA’s Import Program - http://www.fda.gov/imports

o Importing Human Foods - https://www.fda.gov/industry/importing-fda-regulated-products/importing-human-foods

o Prior Notice - https://www.fda.gov/food/importing-food-products-united-states/prior-notice-imported-foods

o Food Facility Registration - https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/registration-food-facilities-and-other-submissions
o Labeling and Nutrition - https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-documents-regulatory-information-topic-food-and-dietary-supplements/labeling-nutrition-guidance-documents-regulatory-information

Food Safety
 Human Food Preventive Controls (PCs) - https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma/fsma-final-rule-preventive-controls-human-food

 Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) - https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/current-good-manufacturing-practices-cgmps-food-and-dietary-supplements

 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) - https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-haccp

 Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) - https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma/fsma-final-rule-foreign-supplier-verification-programs-fsvp-importers-food-humans-and-animals

o How to Start a Food Business - https://www.fda.gov/food/food-industry/how-start-food-business

o Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) - https://www.fda.gov/food/importing-food-products-united-states/voluntary-qualified-importer-program-vqip