4-Minute Guide to FDA’s FSVP Compliance for U.S. Importers

Are you a U.S. importer of food or dietary supplements? Then you must comply with the FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) — a key requirement under FSMA (21 CFR Part 1, Subpart L) designed to ensure imported products meet U.S. safety standards.

🔍 What is FSVP?
FSVP holds U.S. importers legally responsible for verifying that their foreign suppliers are producing food in compliance with FDA requirements — protecting U.S. consumers from unsafe, mislabeled, or adulterated products.

🧩 Who Must Comply?
U.S.-based importers, including brand owners, private labelers, distributors, and contract manufacturers—even if the product is produced and labeled overseas.

📋 The 8 Core FSVP Requirements:

1. Hazard Analysis – Identify known or foreseeable food safety hazards.
2. Supplier Evaluation – Review supplier performance and compliance history.
3. Verification Activities – Conduct audits, sampling, testing, or record reviews.
4. Qualified Individual (QI) – Assign trained professionals to oversee FSVP duties.
5. Corrective Actions – Respond to food safety issues or non-compliance.
6. Reassessment – Update FSVP plans regularly or when risks change.
7. Recordkeeping – Maintain detailed, audit-ready records.
8. Importer Identification – Ensure your DUNS number and contact info are correctly listed at entry.
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🛡️ How USQC Helps:
At USQC, we support importers with full-service FSVP compliance solutions, including:

✅ FSVP Plan Development & Implementation
✅ FDA Registration Assistance
✅ Qualified Individual (QI) Training
✅ Supplier Audits & COA Review
✅ Gap Assessments & Risk Evaluation
✅ Custom Documentation Templates
✅ Audit Preparation & Ongoing Support

🔗 Let’s simplify your FDA compliance. Visit www.usqc.us or contact admin@usqc.us | +1 732-354-1094.

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