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FDA publishes YouTube video “Importing FDA-Regulated Products: Human Foods”

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is excited to announce the release of a new YouTube video on the FDA’s Import Process for Human Foods.

Watch “Importing FDA-Regulated Products: Human Foods” now on FDA’s YouTube channel!

If you are importing a food product, there is a good chance it is regulated by FDA. The agency regulates all foods and food ingredients introduced into or offered for sale in interstate commerce, except for meat, poultry, certain processed egg products, and catfish, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The regulatory requirements may depend on the specific nature of your product.

As part of the FDA’s commitment to protect public health by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, we have developed this video to assist businesses, individuals, and governments in navigating the complexities of importing safe and compliant food into the United States. We encourage you to share this video across your networks, spreading awareness of this valuable resource among peers, colleagues, and interested stakeholders.

To successfully import food products into the United States, there are many things an importer should know regarding the products they are importing and their suppliers. This video will provide helpful information on the FDA import process for food including:

  • Researching The Requirements
    • Food Facility Registration
    • Food Safety Standards
    • Labeling and Nutrition
    • Prior Notice
    • Additional Requirements
  • Declaring the Shipment
  • FDA Admissibility Decision

This video is the second in the “Importing FDA-Regulated Products” series. An introductory video on the general FDA import process in March 2022. Watch “Importing FDA-Regulated Products: the Import Process” now on FDA’s YouTube channel.

Additional Resources:

  • For more information please visit:

o FDA’s Import Program

o Importing Human Foods

o Prior Notice

o Food Facility Registration

o Labeling and Nutrition

o Food Safety

§ Human Food Preventive Controls (PCs)

§ Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

§ Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

§ Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)

o How to Start a Food Business

o Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP)

  • To monitor the real-time status of a shipment, submit entry documents, submit locations for examination, and obtain Notices of FDA Action, please visit https://itacs.fda.gov.