FDA Re-Examination Fees For Small Businesses: Do You Feel Lucky? Well, Do Ya?
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In our August 11 blog post, we alerted our readers to new fees that FDA will begin extracting from food importers and foreign food manufacturers at $224 per hour ($335/hour for foreign travel). FDA will charge the new fees whenever FDA “re-examines” imported food it previously examined and found to be violative for some food-safety related reason. We explained how these fees will significantly increase the cost of importing food, which in turn will result in higher food costs for consumers. Under the FSMA, however, FDA was directed to consider the impact re-inspection fees will have on small businesses. … READ MORE
