The FDA announced this week that it is implementing a “test and hold” policy for all imported shipments of orange juice to determine if they contain carbendazim (a fungicide, also called “MBC”). Under the law, a food cannot contain a pesticide residue unless the...
The FDAImports.com and ExportToUsa.com.cn team recently exhibited and presented at the 2011 China Seafood and Fisheries Expo in Qingdao China from November 1-3. Below are some statistics and quotes from the event. Total miles travelled by FDAImports.com team: 37,357...
Below is a presentation given by Rick Quinn, Senior Associate Attorney at FDAImports.com, at the 2011 China Seafood and Fisheries Expo in Qingdao, China. Additional notes and expanded content on these topics can be found on our Chinese website at...
UPDATE: 06/23/2017 - How Will FDA Handle Food Imports: Effects of FDA Program Alignment and FSVP This chart illustrates the percentages of U.S. food that is imported from other countries. Based on research by FDA and The U.S. Small Business Administration, this chart...
On October 1st, 2011, FDA will implement a new fee/examination structure that will radically affect the cost of food importing, food prices and the overall burden on taxpayers. This new structure (tax) will require every significant food import with a questionable...
“My six year old daughter loves the classic story of a faithful and kind old elephant who has the ears to hear the sound of a very small person swirling through the space flotsam and jetsam on the surface of a small speck of dust – to the chagrin of a sour kangaroo...
Are you a cosmetics manufacturer or importer bringing in product to the United States? The FDA is serious about regulating cosmetics, especially when it comes to color additives (see chart). Make sure you’re not making one of these common mistakes when it comes to...
FDAImports.com recently declared victory for two clients with many shipments of products under FDA automatic detention due to FDA Import Alerts. An Import Alert will always cause shipment delays, supply-chain risks, increased costs and budget overages, not to mention...
Months ago the expert consultants at FDAImports.com petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove a Chinese processor of soybeans from Import Alert # 99-08, “Detention Without Physical Examination of Processed Foods for Pesticides.” FDA’s basis to...
The Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) recently launched its first Chinese conference, US- China Food And Drug Law: Ensuring Quality, Improving Safety, Expanding Access. FDAImports.com, was represented at the conference by its CEO, Benjamin England, Mr. Rick Quinn,...
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