FDAImports.com Founder and CEO Benjamin England recently presented on “FDA Import Enforcement Changes for Chinese Seafood Exporters” at the 10th International Tilapia Industry Development Forum, which was held concurrently with the Dalian (China) Seafood Show.
His presentation discussed FDA’s refusal authority, FDA’s Import Alert listing, and top reasons for Tilapia refusals from China and neighboring countries. He also addressed how the Food Safety Modernization Act (“FSMA”) and the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (“FSVP”) requirements would impact seafood exporters in the future.
“FDA’s import enforcement changes will be based on new food safety authorities and many Chinese exporters will be surprised,” stated Mr. England. “Everyone is concerned about some of the FSMA provisions, but most food exporters are still disoriented about where to turn to understand and meet FDA’s new expectations. We are able to help and guide them through the process.” Mr. England’s speech educated and informed Chinese seafood processors about the application of FDA’s stricter FSVP requirements to seafood importers and foreign seafood processors. FDAImports.com can help U.S. importers comply with FSVP, and can help foreign seafood processors protect themselves using commercial transactions that place the risk of FSVP noncompliance on the importer.
Mr. Cui, Vice Executive President and Secretary-General of the China Aquatic Products Processing and Marketing Association, another expert speaking at the presentation, explained that product branding is critical to the business success of Chinese Tilapia firms in international trade. Mr. England agreed with Mr. Cui, and added that FDAImports.com can be a reliable partner as these firms build their brands in North America and establish corporate footholds in the USA as an importer of record. FDAImports.com helps companies set up importing operations to promote easier compliance with FDA requirements and to cut out expensive middlemen importers, increasing profits to the Chinese exporter. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you import tilapia and other seafood into the US.
Benjamin England is a 17-year veteran of the FDA. His last position held was Regulatory Counsel (Attorney) to FDA’s Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs.
