Daily Archives: November 28, 2016

FDA Releases Food Facility Registration Guidance

Food Facility Registration, Food Safety Modernization ActBy Erik November 28, 2016

In November 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published draft guidance for industry on Questions and Answers Regarding Food Facility Registration (Seventh Edition). Pursuant to section 415 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), all U.S. and foreign facilities that process, pack and hold food for consumption in the U.S. must registered…

FDA Publishes FSMA VQIP Guidance

VQIPBy Erik November 28, 2016

On November 10, 2016, FDA published final guidance on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP). The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) required FDA to establish VQIP. VQIP is a voluntary, fee-based program that provides for expedited review and importation of foods from importers who import food from facilities and farms…