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The Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) is a key regulation under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is designed to ensure that food imported into the United States meets the same safety standards as food produced domestically.
For companies importing products like frozen vegetables, compliance with FSVP is crucial. This includes validating the safety and quality of products, ensuring supplier adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and maintaining comprehensive documentation for FDA inspections.
Country Of Origin : India
Key Elements of FSVP:
Purpose:
To verify that foreign suppliers are producing food in compliance with U.S. safety regulations and that the food is not adulterated or misbranded concerning allergen labeling.
Applicability:
Applies to U.S. importers responsible for importing food, except for certain exemptions (e.g., low-acid canned foods, some seafood products, and juice under separate HACCP regulations).
Importer Responsibilities:
Conduct a hazard analysis for each imported food.
Evaluate the risks associated with the supplier and the imported product.
Implement supplier verification activities (e.g., audits, testing, or inspections) to ensure food safety.
Maintain detailed records of FSVP compliance for FDA inspection.
Exemptions: Some entities are exempt, such as very small importers or importers of food from countries with equivalent safety systems (e.g., Canada or New Zealand for certain products).
Penalties for Non-Compliance: Non-compliance with FSVP can result in FDA enforcement actions, including refusal of entry for the imported food, warning letters, and potential legal action.
