On Dec. 29 FDA posted the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
On Dec. 28 FDA posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
The FDA’s portal for Voluntary Qualified Importer Program applications for fiscal year 2022 will open Jan. 1, 2021, it said Dec. 23. “VQIP is a voluntary fee-based program that provides importers, who achieve and maintain control over the safety and security of their supply chains, the benefits of expedited review and importation of human and animal foods into the United States,” FDA said. “If you are an importer interested in applying for VQIP benefits during FY2022, the portal will be open through May 31, 2021.” FDA approved three importers for participation in VQIP in FY 2021 (see 2011300052).
On Dec. 23 the Food and Drug Administration posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
FDA has issued its weekly Enforcement Report for Dec. 23, listing the status of recalls and field corrections for food, cosmetics, tobacco products, drugs, biologics and devices. The report covers both domestic and foreign firms.
On Dec. 22 FDA posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
On Dec. 21 FDA posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
FDA is planning to begin a pilot program on its process for handling refused merchandise, the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America said in a Dec. 21 email. “The current process varies widely from port to port,” Mike Lahar, chair of the NCBFAA’s Regulatory Agencies Committee, said, according to the email. “In addition to this inconsistent enforcement, in every port the process is riddled with inefficiencies and requirements that conflict with the logistical and operational realities of supply chains,” he said. “A reimagined, uniform process is badly needed.” FDA did not immediately comment.
On Dec. 18 the FDA posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
FDA is proposing to eliminate its standard of identity for French dressing, it said in a notice released Dec. 19. FDA says the standard “no longer promotes honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers,” and that revoking the standard “could provide greater flexibility in the product’s manufacture.” The French dressing standard requires a vegetable oil content of at least 35%, paired with an acidifier in the form of vinegar, lime or lemon juice. Comments are due March 22, 2021.