Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) is a labeling law that requires retailers, such as full-line grocery stores, supermarkets and club warehouse stores, to notify their customers with information regarding the source of certain foods. Food products covered by the law …

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According to FDA, they will inspect FSVP importers to ensure they are  in compliance. The compliance dates must be noted below: May 30, 2017 For the importation of food from a supplier that is subject to the preventive controls or …

Final Rule on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals under FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) and Its Compliance Dates Read more »

Under The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA), food labels are required to be identified on products that contains major food allergens (milk,eggs,crustacean shellfish,tree nuts,wheat,peanuts, and soybeans).  However;  since this major allergens can be modified to …

Draft Guidance for Industry: Food Allergen Labeling Exemption Petitions and Notification Read more »

We’ve assembled some items that are of interest to importers/exporters. If you have any feedback on these items, please send us an e-mail at newsletterf@flegenheimer.com or give us a call at: (310) 322-4366. Mandated seals on all containers in transit …

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