FDA Announces FSMA Fees, Webinar for Importers

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) annual fee rate for fiscal year 2019 and an upcoming webinar for food importers. 

The newly announced fee rates apply for recognized accreditation bodies and accredited certification bodies, and the fee rate for accreditation bodies applying to be recognized in the FSMA third-party certification program. Fees are effective October 1, 2018. The rates include fees for certification bodies applying to be directly accredited by FDA. ANAB is one of four accreditation bodies recognized for FSMA.

More information about FSMA user fees 

FDA’s upcoming webinar will provide food importers with information about the new Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), a fee-based program that allows participating importers to import their food products to the United States with greater speed and predictability by avoiding unexpected delays at the point of entry. The seminar will be held September 20, 2018, from 1:00 to 1:45 pm EDT.

Registration for the webinar is now open. When registering, you’ll have the opportunity to submit questions to be addressed by the VQIP panel.

If you are can’t join the webinar but would like more information on the program, visit FDA’s VQIP website. If you have questions about VQIP or the webinar, contact the VQIP Importer’s Help Desk at FSMAVQIP@fda.hhs.gov or 301-796-8745.