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Read practical guides about food registration, MoCRA, drug filings, and the paperwork that comes before your products enter the market.

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FoodJul 23, 2026

Food Safety Modernization Act Explained: How FSMA Changed US Food Imports Forever

FSMA shifted US food safety from reactive enforcement to proactive prevention — here is how each of its seven major rules affects foreign food manufacturers.

FoodJul 22, 2026

FDA Voluntary Qualified Importer Program: How VQIP Speeds Up US Customs Clearance

The FDA's Voluntary Qualified Importer Program offers expedited entry for food imports from facilities with strong compliance records — here is how to qualify.

FoodJul 21, 2026

Exporting Dairy Products to the United States: FDA Requirements and Common Pitfalls

Foreign dairy manufacturers face layered US regulatory requirements including FDA registration, Grade A standards, and specific labeling rules that differ from most export markets.

FoodJul 20, 2026

Contract food manufacturers: who registers and who renews in 2026?

Assess each factory, packaging site and warehouse separately, including the foreign further-processing exemption, and assign 2026 renewal responsibilities.

FoodJul 19, 2026

Sanitary Transportation of Human Food: What the FSMA Rule Means for Foreign Exporters

The FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule establishes requirements for vehicles, temperature controls, and records that affect how food reaches US ports from foreign origins.

FoodJul 18, 2026

Juice HACCP for Exporters: Applicability, Process Controls and Importer Records

Assess juice use, hazards, treatment and importer verification under Part 120. Keep HACCP records separate from facility registration, renewal and conditional process filings.

FoodJul 17, 2026

FDA Prior Notice for Imported Food: What Foreign Exporters Must File Before Every Shipment

Every food shipment entering the United States requires an FDA Prior Notice filing. Here is what foreign exporters need to know about timelines, required data, and common filing mistakes.

FoodJul 17, 2026

Exporting Spices and Seasonings to the United States: FDA Requirements and Import Risks

Spices face some of the highest FDA refusal rates due to salmonella contamination, aflatoxin levels, and filth — here is what foreign spice exporters must prepare for.

FoodJul 16, 2026

FDA Infant Formula Registration for Foreign Manufacturers

Foreign infant formula manufacturers must address FDA food facility registration, premarket notification when applicable, nutrient specifications and quality controls before U.S. marketing.

FoodJul 15, 2026

What Is the Foreign Supplier Verification Program and How It Affects Your Exports to the US

FSVP requires US importers to verify that every foreign food supplier meets US safety standards — and foreign manufacturers must provide the documentation to make that verification possible.

FoodJul 14, 2026

FDA Import Holds, Detention and Refusal: How to Respond to a Notice

Distinguish registration holds, detention and hearing, DWPE and final refusal. Check notice deadlines, evidence, responsible parties and disposition.

FoodJul 14, 2026

US Food Ingredients: GRAS, Existing Regulations and Food Additive Petitions

Assess the exact ingredient and use before choosing an existing regulation, substantiated GRAS conclusion or petition. GRAS notification remains voluntary under current law.

FoodJul 13, 2026

Exporting Dietary Supplements to the United States: FDA Requirements for Foreign Manufacturers

Dietary supplements sold in the US must meet FDA facility registration, GMP, labeling, and ingredient requirements. Here is what foreign manufacturers need to know before entering the market.

FoodJul 13, 2026

Exporting Confectionery and Chocolate to the United States: FDA Standards of Identity and Labeling Rules

US chocolate and confectionery products must meet specific FDA standards of identity under 21 CFR Part 163 — and many foreign products do not qualify to use standard names.

FoodJul 12, 2026

Food Facility Biennial Renewal: Submission and Recordkeeping Checklist

Prepare authorized account access, review the registration details and DUNS/UFI match, submit the renewal and retain the outcome.

FoodJul 12, 2026

FDA Third-Party Certification Program: How Accredited Audits Expedite US Food Imports

FDA's Accredited Third-Party Certification Program under FSMA allows certified foreign facilities to qualify for expedited import entry through VQIP and mandatory certification pathways.

FoodJul 11, 2026

FDA Food Labeling Requirements for Foreign Exporters: A Complete Compliance Guide

US food labels must meet strict FDA requirements for Nutrition Facts, ingredients, allergens, and claims. Here is what foreign exporters need to get right before shipping to America.

FoodJul 11, 2026

Exporting Tea and Coffee to the United States: FDA Requirements Foreign Producers Overlook

Tea and coffee imports face FDA requirements for facility registration, pesticide tolerances, labeling, and contaminant limits that many foreign producers overlook until shipments are detained.