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About Us
US Food Imports provides food importing solutions to the world’s leading retailers and manufacturers as well as top start-ups in the industry. Founded and operated by a food and trade law attorney and licensed customs broker, we are experts in the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), food labeling, FDA food facility registration, USDA APHIS and FSIS requirements, U.S. customs requirements for food and more. US Food Imports acts as an FSVP agent, your point of contact for APHIS and FDA, and a customs broker so you can manage your regulatory risk. Our proprietary compliance software FSMA Cloud®, makes compliance as efficient as possible. Learn more.
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Label reviews, HACCP, FCE/SID, Food Facility Registration, inspections, dietary supplements & more.
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Resources
When FDA Comes Calling: Why Your FSVP Agent Must Be Ready to Respond
For nonresident importers bringing food into the United States, choosing the right FSVP agent is a critical business decision, not just a regulatory formality. A reliable agent maintains thorough records, responds quickly to FDA and state health inquiries, and can resolve compliance concerns before they escalate. Learn how strong FSVP representation recently prevented a potential product recall.
Did the FDA Ban Red Number 3?
FDA has taken action to prohibit FD&C Red Number 3 in foods and drugs. Red Number 3 is also known…
What is PCQI?
PCQI means Preventive Controls Qualified Individual and is an important part of the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule (21…
News
Food Imports by Mail After De Minimis: What CBP’s Entry Type 13 Means for FDA and USDA Compliance
The suspension of de minimis duty exemptions for international mail has fundamentally changed how low-value food shipments enter the United States. Entry Type 13, launching as a voluntary ACE test on September 22, 2026, is the only informal entry pathway capable of carrying the full FDA and USDA Partner Government Agency data now required for mail shipments of food, dietary supplements, and other regulated products.
Food Industry Regulatory Update – June 19, 2026
FDA held a virtual public meeting on June 15, 2026, to discuss compliance flexibilities for FSMA Section 204 food traceability…
Section 122 Tariffs Imposed; Exemptions for Foods
On Friday, February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision, struck down the tariffs imposed by…