FDAImports.com successfully obtained an FDA Release of an entry of dates which contained an adulterating pesticide, even though the law technically prohibits bringing foods adulterated with pesticides into the United States.

The Environmental Protection Agency establishes pesticide- and food-specific thresholds, called tolerances, viz., the maximum amount of pesticide a product may contain and yet be legal to offer for sale in the U.S. If EPA has not established a tolerance for a particular pesticide on a particular food, then the law gives FDA the right to detain the food at the port of … READ MORE

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FDAImports.com, LLC and Benjamin L. England and Associates, LLC continue to expand in their efforts to provide quick, competent, satisfying legal and regulatory counsel to FDA- and USDA-regulated companies around the world.  Join us as we welcome an attorney, a regulatory specialist, and two administrative associates.

Ge Song

Ge is an attorney with Benjamin L. England & Associates, LLC practicing Food and Drug Law, with a dual legal education: she holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China, and both a Master of Laws in Intellectual … READ MORE

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FDAImports.com again successfully obtained a Green Ticket for a manufacturer from Import Alert 99-29 (automatic detention of all vegetable protein products from China for melamine). The team of experienced regulatory professionals at FDAImports.com understood the manufacturer’s practices and successfully argued that it deserved a Green Ticket for this Import Alert. After careful consideration, FDA promptly exempted the manufacturer from Import Alert 99-29.

This success demonstrates that FDA continues to grant Green Tickets for Import Alert 99-29 when a firm has the proper controls. For five years … READ MORE

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On June 10th and 11th, Ben England will be in Manila, Philippines again, providing two more days of free regulatory training for Philippine exporters of foods, beverages, dietary supplements, drugs, alternative medicines (such as homeopathic products) and cosmetics. FDAImports.com is working with the Philippines Department of Agriculture to provide expert regulatory guidance for companies exporting FDA-regulated products to the USA, or those interested in learning how to import food and beverages, dietary supplements, drugs and cosmetics. During the morning session each day, Mr. England will explain the regulatory compliance requirements for importing … READ MORE

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In response to a request from the State of Queensland, Australia, FDAImports.com partnered with Trade and Investment Queensland to present a webinar entitled “How to Successfully Export FDA and USDA Regulated Products to the United States.”  The webinar was a fantastic success, with more than 20 companies registered after only minimal marketing.

Ben England, Founder and CEO of FDAImports.com, and Rick Quinn, Principal of FDAImports.com, presented for an hour on the US Agencies, the import process, and the regulations and pitfalls involved.  Following the presentation, there was a productive Q&A session, … READ MORE

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FDAImports.com has opened a new expansion office in Manila, Philippines.  Manila is strategically located to allow FDAImports.com to handle client needs in the South Pacific – Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and more.  The United States is one of the Philippines’ top trading partners, importing billions of dollars of machinery, apparel, and agricultural products.  “The Philippines export prime agricultural products to the United States,” said Ben England, Founder and CEO of FDAImports.com, “such as tropical oils, sugar cane, processed fruit and vegetables, tree nuts, and fruit and vegetable juices.”

“FDA’s regulatory interest in … READ MORE

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Ben England, Founder and CEO of Maryland-based international FDA consulting firm FDAImports.com, will be attending and presenting at IFEX Philippines 2013, a premier international sourcing hub for the finest ethnic Asian food, ingredients, and raw materials.  The show will be held at the SMX Convention Center, in Metro Manila, Philippines, from May 16 – 19.  Mr. England will be offering three presentations discussing the ins and outs of USDA, FDA, and US Customs compliance.

Two of Mr. England’s presentations are directed at exporters, manufacturers and other industry members: the first concerning food … READ MORE

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Rick Quinn, Principal at FDAImports.com, and Shelly Li, Regulatory Specialist of ExportToUsa.com.cn, traveled to China to visit companies listed on FDA Import Alert in March.

The team intended to increase Chinese companies’ awareness and understanding of FDA rules and regulations, as well as how to successfully export FDA-regulated products to the United States. During this trip, the team visited companies throughout  the provinces of Guangdong and Hainan. They visited industry members involved with food (mainly seafood), cosmetics, devices, etc.

Companies showed great interest in what FDAImports.com has to offer, especially in learning more about … READ MORE

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FDAImports.com recently attended and sponsored the Maryland China Business Council’s (MCBC) 18th Annual New Year Banquet at Hunan Manor restaurant in Columbia, MD.  The annual banquet provides valuable networking opportunities for many professionals, dignitaries and embassy personnel involved in US/China trade, including companies involved in FDA-regulated commodities. “It’s clear that there is significant opportunity here,” said Ben England, Founder and CEO of FDA consulting firm, FDAImports.com (ExportToUsa.com.cn in China).  Shelly Li, Regulatory Specialist in the firm’s Qingdao, China office, was also in attendance for the … READ MORE

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The FDAImports.com team had a fantastic time at Natural Products Expo West 2013 – an important event for manufacturers, distributors, buyers and press to connect, network and discuss trends and issues affecting the natural products industry.  This year Rick Quinn, Principal at FDAImports.com, participated in the Retailer Town Hall, ‘Defining ‘Natural’ Together’ – clearly an issue of great concern to industry. The panel was held on March 10, and attended by industry leaders from the retail and manufacturing sectors.

What’s Up with Natural?

“We spotted some trends right away,” said Mr. Quinn.  “The discussion … READ MORE

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FDAImports.com announced recently that it would be presenting a webinar on April 15 for companies and trade professionals in the food, drug, cosmetic, homeopathic, dietary supplement, and medical and radiological device industries.  The webinar, which is called “How to Successfully Export FDA and USDA Regulated Products to the United States,” will broadly cover the regulations, requirements, issues, and pitfalls involved in importing goods to the US, before offering an open Question-and-Answer session.

Attendees will learn

• The US Agencies and what they regulate (FDA, USDA, etc.)
• FDA/USDA regulatory requirements for imported products
• The Food Safety Modernization Act: … READ MORE
  
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