FDA FOOD AND BEVERAGES REGULATIONS SERVICES
In the U.S. the FDA regulates all food and beverage products that are intended for human or animal consumption. Any business that is involved in the production, processing, storage, or packaging of food and beverage products in the U.S. must register with the FDA. Below FDA food regulations.
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U.S. FDA FOOD AND BEVERAGE REGULATIONS
FDA FOOD FACILITY REGISTRATION
To comply with the FDA food regulations, all ‘Food Facilities’ involved in the production, processing, storage, or packing of food intended for human or animal consumption must register with the FDA. Foreign companies must do this via a U.S. Agent. Cosmereg can support your business in registering Food Facilities. We also provide a full U.S. Agent service for our foreign companies. Please fill the FFR on-line form.
FOREIGN SUPPLIER VERIFICATION PROGRAM (FSVP)
The Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) aims to ensure that any food products imported into the U.S. are produced according to the same high standards as those produced within the country. Businesses that wish to export food and beverage products to the U.S. must do so via a U.S. Agent. Cosmereg can assist in every step of the FSVP, as well as providing a U.S. Agent service.
FDA DIETARY SUPPLEMENT LABELING CONSULTANT
According to FDA regulations, manufacturers and distributors of Dietary Supplements in the U.S. are responsible for ensuring their safety and correct labeling. Cosmereg offers assistance in labeling consulting for dietary supplements, to ensure compliance with FDA regulation.
US AGENT SERVICES FOR FOREIGN FOOD COMPANIES
As per FDA food regulations, any non-U.S. company that wishes to market a food or beverage product in the U.S. must do so via a U.S. Agent. The Agent acts as an intermediary between the company and the FDA. Cosmereg provides a full U.S. Agent service for our foreign customers.
FDA FOOD LABELING REQUIREMENTS
Food labeling is an essential requirement for FDA compliance. It is the responsibility of manufacturers and distributors to ensure that their products are both safe and accurately labeled. Cosmereg offers labeling consultancy services, to ensure that your company complies with FDA food regulations.
ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION & PROCESS FILING FOR ACIDIFIED AND LOW-ACID CANNED FOODS (LACF) SID NUMBER
Business that are involved in the production, processing or packaging of Acidified Foods (AF) or Low-Acid Canned Foods (LACF) must register with the FDA. Registration requires a large amount of information about the company itself, the processing methods used and the foodstuffs processed in each Food Facility. Cosmereg can assist you in the registration process, ensuring that your business complies with FDA regulations.
PRIOR NOTICE
The Bioterrorism Act (2002) states that the FDA must be notified prior to any food or beverage products being imported into the U.S. The FDA works with the Customs and Border Agency to conduct inspections of food products that arrive in the country. Failure to give Prior Notice can results in products being denied entry into the country. Cosmereg can help your business to quickly and easily manage notifications to the FDA, to the ensure that your products arrive as scheduled.
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FAQ
Here below the 4 steps to export food to the USA:
- Appoint a US Agent to reply to FDA questions regarding your products and shipment;
- You have to register to the FDA;
- Have a label compliant with the FDA food regulations;
- File a Prior Notice to advise the FDA that you are shipping the products to the US;
FDA can inspect your facilities at any time. For more information consult our guide here
In accordance with the Bioterrorism Act (2002), facilities that are involved in manufacturing, processing, packing or storing food intended for human or animal consumption must register with the FDA.
All processors of low-acid and acidified foods located in the United States and in other countries who intend to export into the United States must register their processing plants with FDA.
No, the US FDA will assign FDA registration number to each food Establishment, not for each food product.
WE OFFER OTHER SERVICES FOR THE UNITED STATES
ANY FOREIGN COMPANY THAT WISHED TO SELL FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCTS, MEDICAL DEVICES, COSMETICS OR DRUGS IN THE U.S. MUST DO SO VIA AN AUTHORIZED U.S. AGENT.
U.S. FDA REGULATES ALL COSMETIC PRODUCTS THAT ARE INTENDED TO BE SOLD AND USED IN THE US.
IN THE U.S. THE FDA REGULATES ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS THAT ARE INTENDED FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION.
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