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.”

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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.

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On January 4, 2013, FDA issued its long-announced proposed rule implementing Standards for Produce Safety mandated by Congress in the Food Safety Modernization Act. There has been much consternation about the exemptions and inclusions. For instance, produce commodities which are rarely consumed raw, e.g., asparagus, cranberries and potatoes, are “out”, but tree fruits, which never touch the ground and have never been associated with food-borne illness outbreaks, are “in”. Fruit tree growers are loudly opposing the broad jurisdiction of the proposed Standards, which would impose a costly burden of recordkeeping and implementation … 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.

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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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released two important Proposed Rules related to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).  The two Proposed Rules, Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) and Standards for Produce Safety, will impact Chinese food companies and manufacturers exporting products to the United States in many significant ways. Ben England, Founder and CEO of consulting firm ExportToUsa.com.cn (FDAImports.com in USA), explains the scope and impact of the Proposed Rules in a new short video.  “Chinese food companies must be aware of the emerging regulations within the Food Safety Modernization Act,” said England.  … READ MORE

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Rick Quinn, Partner at Maryland-based FDA consulting firm, FDAImports.com, will be presenting at the third annual conference of Affiliated Lawyers of the Americas (ALTA), discussing the intersections of regulatory compliance and business law.  The conference will be held from February 28 to March 2, 2013, in Long Beach, California, and is entitled “Cross Border Business in Mexico and the Americas.”  Mr. Quinn will be discussing the unique opportunities for attorneys representing South American food, drug, cosmetic, supplement and medical device firms looking … READ MORE

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Maryland-based consulting firm, FDAImports.com, has launched a new website designed to assist companies with understanding U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) permit approval requirements and obtaining a permit for their product.  The website, USDAPermits.com, explains the approval process in simple English and allows companies to quickly and easily begin the process of obtaining a USDA permit.

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FDAImports.com has opened an office in Chennai, India, a major commercial and economic hub located in Tamil Nadu, India.  India, with significant exports of rice, wheat, sugar, seafood and other FDA-regulated products, is a major trade partner with the United States for a variety of key commodities.  In fact, India is currently leading the world in rice trade, surpassing Thailand as a 4-year ban on non-basmati rice exports comes to an end.1 “Indian companies export some of the world’s finest products to the United States,” said Rick Quinn, Principal … READ MORE

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In this new FSMA training video, Ben England, Founder and CEO of FDAImports.com, shares his unique insights into the recently released Proposed Rules for HARPC and Standards for Produce Safety under FSMA with an eye toward their impact on importers and foreign suppliers, specifically.  This video discusses some key areas of concern for importers and foreign suppliers and how to prepare for coming changes in the food import landscape.

Just for Importers and Foreign Suppliers: FSMA January 2013 Update

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