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FSVP Agent Services for Food and Supplement Importers Into the United States

If you import food, beverages, ingredients or dietary supplements for human or animal consumption into the United States, the FDA requires you to comply with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). This means you must verify that your suppliers meet U.S. food safety standards. We help you put a complete, compliant FSVP program in place and serve as your designated FSVP Agent and FSVP Importer. 

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Why FSVP Matters

FSVP is one of the FDA’s most actively enforced import requirements. Missing documentation or incomplete hazard assessments can result in shipment detention or delayed entry. Having the right expertise behind your FSVP program supports a smoother, more organized process. You benefit from: 

  • Oversight by an FSVP Qualified Individual for all FSVP activities

  • Review of your manufacturer’s Food Safety Plan, HACCP and other relevant programs as part of developing your FSVP plan

  • Support from professionals with experience in food safety, international trade, and FDA regulations 

Our team develops, manages, and maintains your FSVP program so you stay organized, compliant, and ready for FDA inspections. 

Our FSVP Agent Solutions

We help determine whether you are subject to full or modified FSVP requirements and guide you through the steps to qualify your business.

We assess the food safety performance and compliance history of your foreign suppliers, including preventive controls, allergen controls, and GMP.

We support you and your foreign suppliers in developing complete and compliant FSVP plans, including required verification activities.

We conduct or review hazard analyses to identify potential food safety risks and determine their likelihood and severity.

We verify foreign supplier practices to ensure they meet FDA expectations for human and animal foods.

We organize, maintain, and update your FSVP documentation, and verification records for FDA review.

We review your supplier’s food safety certifications as part of your ongoing FSVP responsibilities.

We can act as your FSVP Importer if you have no U.S. owner or consignee listed at the time of import.

We can help you prepare for FDA inspections and assist in responding to any follow-up questions or requests.

Who Needs an FSVP Agent?

Distributors & Retailers

If you import food items for distribution or sale in the U.S., you must comply with FSVP requirements.

Food Manufacturers

If you manufacture food products abroad and want to sell them in the U.S., FSVP compliance applies to you.

Restaurateurs

If you import food ingredients or products for use in your restaurant, you are considered an importer and must meet FSVP requirements.

Why Choose Us as Your FSVP Agent?

Work directly with a former FDA inspector
Expertise in labeling, U.S. agent services, facility registration, and FDA compliance
Support for Canada, the U.S., and global markets
End-to-end import and compliance solutions
Experience across food, beverages, supplements, and pet food

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FSVP FAQs

Yes. Importers of pet food and pet supplements must comply with FSVP requirements and designate an agent.

Yes. Importing raw food materials to the U.S. makes you an importer under FSVP.

No. Foods imported strictly for personal consumption do not require FSVP.

A U.S. owner or consignee is a person or entity in the United States who owns the food, has purchased it, or has agreed in writing to purchase it at the time of entry.

Importers with less than USD $1M in human food or $2.5M in animal food annually may follow modified FSVP requirements. A hazard analysis is not required for very small importers.

Your shipment may be detained or refused entry until proper FSVP information is provided.

Not always. The FSVP importer is the party responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. food safety requirements, while the CBP importer of record may only handle customs clearance.

The FDA may refuse the food’s entry. Importing without an FSVP is a prohibited act and can result in civil or criminal action.

No. FSVP and prior notice serve different purposes. FSVP verifies supplier safety practices, while prior notice alerts the FDA that a shipment is arriving. Both are required for imported foods.

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