The Foreign Supplier Verification Program regulation (FSVP) generally requires foreign trade show exhibitors to appoint an agent to act as the FSVP Importer for entries of food samples to be consumed at trade shows. Namely, if there is no U.S. owner or purchaser of the samples at the time of entry, the trade show exhibitor must appoint an agent to be named as the FSVP Importer on the entry documentation. USFI provides FSVP agent services to trade show exhibitors.
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FSVP Agent Services for Foreign Trade Show Exhibitors
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U.S. Agent Food Facility Registration Services
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Prior Notice Filings
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Importer of Record Services
FSVP Agent Services
The Food Safety Modernization Act prohibits foreign businesses from importing most FDA-regulated foods without appointing and FSVP agent. Under the new requirements an importer can only be:
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- The U.S.purchaser
- If there is no U.S. purchaser at the time of entry, then the U.S. consignee at the time of entry
- If there is no U.S. purchaser or consignee at the time of entry, then the U.S. agent or representative of the foreign owner
All foreign exporters of food to the U.S. who do not have a U.S. buyer or purchaser at the time of entry must appoint a U.S. agent or representative to act as the importer of the food and perform verification in compliance with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program Regulation that the foreign exporter meets the standards of:
- FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Regulation
- FSMA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Regulation
- FSMA Produce Safety Regulation
- U.S. law on adulteration of food
- Allergen labeling requirements
U.S. Food Imports serves as an FSVP agent.
U.S. Agent Food Facility Registration Services
All foreign food facilities that process, pack or hold food for human or animal consumption in the U.S. are required to register with FDA electronically or by paper/fax, before they export food to the U.S. and reregister every two years. Reregistration must be done on even numbered years from October 1 to December 31. Foreign food facilities are also required to appoint an agent in the U.S. to serve as a communication link between FDA and the foreign facility.
U.S. Food Imports provides food facility registration services including:
- Preparing and filing food facility registrations with FDA
- Serving as the FDA Food Facility Registration Agent
- Serving as the FDA Emergency Contact for food facilities
U.S. Food Imports Food Facility Registration Service includes:
- Biennial preparation and filing of Food Facility Registration
- Advance notification of Food Facility Registration
- Immediate notification of FDA inquiries
- Forwarding of all FDA correspondance
Importer of Record Services
Under U.S. customs law, only the importer of record has the right to make entry. The importer of record can be:
- the owner or purchaser of the merchandise
- a consignee
- a licensed customs broker designated by the owner, purchaser, or consignee of the merchandise
The importer of record is responsible for:
- Paying duties, taxes and fees
- Ensuring that the imported product meets all applicable legal requirements
- Producing required documentation to customs
- Fines and penalties related to the imported goods
U.S. Food Imports provides importer of record services. This service is a valuable tool for firms seeking to transfer risk. By having U.S. Food Imports serve as your importer of record, we become responsible for:
- Paying duties, taxes and fees
- Ensuring that the imported product meets all applicable legal requirements
- Producing required documentation to customs
- Fines and penalties related to the imported goods
