FDA Prior Notice for Food Importers: Unlocking the FDA Guidelines
Introduction Prior notice is a requirement for all food manufactured, processed, packed, or held outside the United States that is imported into the United States. It ensures that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the opportunity to evaluate the safety of a food shipment before it enters U.S. commerce and provides an opportunity
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Introduction Food additives are chemicals added to food products to enhance flavor, texture, or color. Fortunately, there is a list of food additives that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined to be “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS). In this guide, you’ll find an updated and comprehensive list of GRAS food additives. Food classification
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Introduction: Meeting FSMA compliance requirements is one of the most important things a manufacturer can do to protect their business. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was passed by Congress in 2011, and it places new regulations on food producers and manufacturers. While there are many ways to meet FSMA regulations, one way is through
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Introduction Health Canada oversees the importation and sale of Veterinary health products (VHPs) in Canada through the VHP Notification Program. This program replaces the previous voluntary Interim Notification Pilot Program (INPP). The VHP Notification Program is a tool that allows manufacturers to notify Health Canada about the sale of their VHPs and changes in their
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Introduction: Medical devices are an important part of healthcare and play a critical role in the treatment of patients. Medical devices are used to diagnose, monitor, or treat medical conditions in Canada and around the world. The Canadian Medical Devices Regulations provide a framework for regulating medical devices that meet Health Canada’s standards. The regulations
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Introduction to GRAS & NDI An ingredient can get into the diet by being a food, food additive, drug, dietary supplement, or GRAS ingredient. The way that ingredient is used and what the finished product marketer says about it determines which category it goes into. Depending on product use and marketing claims, one ingredient could
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