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FDA Reminds Importers That 'UNK' Entity Code Not Allowed Beginning July 24

FDA put out an “important 30-day notice for FSVP importers” that entity identification code “UNK” will no longer be accepted in the entity number field in ACE beginning on July 24. “FSVP importers will be required to ensure that their…

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valid, 9-digit DUNS number is provided in the Entity Number field,” FDA said by email. “On July 24, 2022, CBP will reject an entry line of a food subject to the FSVP regulation when the FSVP importer’s DUNS number is not provided in the Entity Number field.”