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8 December 2015

FDA Issues Final Rule Regarding Foreign Supplier Verification Programs For Importers Of Food For Humans And Animals

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In the November 27, 2015, Federal Register, FDA adopted a regulation on foreign supplier verification programs ("FSVPs") for importers of food for humans and animals.
United States Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences

As discussed above, in the November 27, 2015, Federal Register, FDA adopted a regulation on foreign supplier verification programs ("FSVPs") for importers of food for humans and animals. The regulation requires importers to verify that food they import into the United States is: (i) produced in compliance with the hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls and standards for produce safety provisions of the FD&C Act, (ii) not adulterated, and (iii) not misbranded with respect to food allergen labeling. Final rule is effective January 26, 2016. Compliance date for this rule is May 27, 2017.

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