US FDA Compliance for Exports of Food & Beverage products to the USA

The United States regulates the import of all food and beverages, including products considered health supplements and traditional health remedies.   The agency responsible for enforcing the various requirements is the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA).   While many of the regulatory and safety requirements are set forth in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (a law dating back to 1938), more recent requirements such as the Bioterrorism Act and the Food Safety Modernization Act (“FSMA”) have changed the complexity of exporting these products to the USA. With the evolving regulatory regime, more changes may be afoot.

This seminar will offer a comprehensive overview of existing and more recent FDA regulations and dive deep into strategies necessary for compliance and success. The speaker will also discuss critical changes unfolding within the food and beverage industry and shed light on the far-reaching impact of the “FSMA” regulations on food and beverage exports.   

Throughout the seminar you will have the opportunity to hear from an industry expert from Registrar Corp who will guide you through the latest developments and help you to understand the implications for your exports to the United States. 

This seminar will cover a wide range of essential topics, including: 

• The basic requirements of registering a foreign food facility, designation of a US Agent, and biennial renewals. 

• Prior Notice submissions and how US FDA utilizes your shipment data. 

• An overview of labeling, ingredient, and claims regulations and how to avoid the most common pitfalls. 

• The Food Safety Modernization Act which requires foreign manufacturers to develop, maintain, and operate under either HACCP or a Food Safety Plan.  Learn how these documents are required by your US importer in order to comply with the new Foreign Supplier Verification Program. 

• FSMA 204
• Identifying US Buyers
• Export Opportunities to the USA under Trump 2.0

  This event is an in-person one and an online one for businesses outside of Auckland. 

Date: 17 March
Time: 10am to midday
Venue: EMA, 145 Khyber Pass Road Grafton Auckland, 1023
Ticket prices: $60 inc GST for In-person & Online