FDA regulates twenty five percent of the Gross National Product in the United States and roughly one third of all commercial lines of entry declared at US ports of entry. USDA and the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) regulate meat, poultry, and eggs, and products containing meat, poultry, and eggs. TTB regulates the importation of wines and liquor into the U.S.

The importation of these highly regulated commodities implicates complicated laws, regulations, and procedures. Identifying and complying with the multitude of regulatory requirements can be time consuming and confusing.

FDAImports.com consultants and affiliated attorneys advise international and domestic clients regarding the regulatory requirements affecting their imported shipments. Additionally, we assist clients in complying with the vast array of governmental requirements in an effort to reduce delays and interruptions during the importation process.

Exportation of products from the US can be illegal if the products are not in conformity with US law or if the product is restricted in sale in international markets. Although it is now permissible to export drugs or devices that are unapproved in the U.S. to other countries, there is a strict regulatory and record keeping process that must be carefully observed or the exportation will equate to commission of a prohibited act. FDAImports.com consultants and affiliated attorneys advise clients on the applicability of the export prohibitions ensuring the exportation is legal and is accomplished in compliance with FDA notification and record keeping requirements.

Some foreign purchasers require certifications that demonstrate products intended for export may be lawfully sold in the US or lawfully exported under US law. These certificates are issued by the agencies having regulatory authority over the products. In many cases, foreign governments or buyers will require certificates to be authenticated by the U.S. Government and consularized by the foriegn government's embassy in the U.S. FDAImports.com regularly assists clients in identifying and complying with export requirements or restrictions and in avoiding violations of export laws and regulations.