- The FDA will expedite entry into the US for all foods included in an approved VQIP application.
- The FDA will limit examinations and/or sampling of VQIP food entries.
- In the event that FDA samples VQIP food, the FDA will expedite laboratory analysis.
- The FDA will establish a VQIP Importers Help Desk dedicated to responding to questions and concerns from VQIP importers.
FDA Releases VQIP Guidance
posted by AJOT | Nov 15 2016 at 08:42 AM | Logistics
On November 10, 2016, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an industry Guidance regarding the FDAs Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP). The program, created under guidance from the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), is a fee-based trusted trade program for the expedited review and importation of both human and/or animal food products. Participation in the VQIP program is limited to importers who have at least 3 years experience importing food into the US, possess a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number, are in good standing with the FDA, and maintain a certified facility.
Those accepted in VQIP will be eligible for the benefits listed below: