This proposed rule would add species or groups of species to the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) established pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). In addition, this proposed rule would amend SIMP regulations to clarify the …
Applications must be submitted by May 31,2023 Applications are now being accepted for FDA’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program for fiscal year 2024. The Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) is a voluntary fee-based program that provides expedited review and import entry …
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CSMS # 53455027 – NMFS –Fisheries Certificate of Origin (NOAA Form 370) with New Expiration Date To all of our customers that import product that requires a NOAA Form 370. CBP has issued the following CSMS. NMFS –Fisheries Certificate of …
FDA Reminds Human and Animal Food Facilities to Register or Renew Registration between October 1 and December 31, 2022 We wanted to send out another reminder that it is time to renew your FDA Registration number. Please note that …
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has provided the following guidance for parties wishing to dispute charges assessed by common carriers that they believe may not comply with the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 22) which became Public Law …
FMC Provides Interim Procedures on Filing ‘Charge Complaints’ under OSRA 22 Read more »
Domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, processes, pack, or hold food for human or animal consumption in the United States are required to register with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In addition, every two years, on even years 2022, …
IMPORTANT 30-DAY NOTICE FOR FSVP IMPORTERS RE: “UNK” Beginning July 24, 2022, the entity identification code “UNK” will no longer be accepted in the Entity Number field by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Consistent with 21 CFR 1.509(a),FSVP importers …
Following up to our News Alert on May 24th, CBP has released guidance to help the trade prepare for the upcoming Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) that, presumably, will take effect on June 21st. UFLPA was signed into law …
CSMS #52167923 – CBP’s Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Importer Guidance Available Read more »
As you are likely aware, Congress recently passed, and the President signed into law, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“the Act”). The Act, codified under 22 U.S.C. §6901 note, established a rebuttable presumption that any goods, wares, articles, and …
Importers Warned of Enforcement Action Over Forced Labor Law Read more »
Effective May 31, 2022, APHIS Veterinary Services (VS) will require submission of all new and renewal permit applications for live animals and animal products, organisms, and vectors – via the APHIS eFile system. New permit applicants can create an APHIS …
