Are You Importing Food Without a Verified Paper Trail?
Every month, shipments are held at the port or outright refused — not because of contamination or spoilage, but because the importer failed to meet one critical FDA requirement:
✅ A working Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)
Here’s a scenario that happens all too often:
A small food importer brings in spices, oils, or snacks from overseas.
The supplier is trusted. The product looks clean. The business is growing.
But during routine oversight, the importer is asked for FSVP documentation:
Where’s the record that your supplier follows U.S. safety standards?
Where’s your hazard evaluation?
Where’s your written plan?
The importer doesn’t have it.
And that’s all it takes.
📦 Shipments are flagged.
⛔ Imports get held or refused.
📉 Retail contracts fall apart.
⚠️ A public warning letter follows.
What’s wild is — this is avoidable.
FSVP isn’t about having a warehouse full of binders.
It’s about being able to say:
“Yes, I’ve verified my supplier. Here’s the proof.”
And that proof isn’t optional anymore — especially not for food, beverage, or dietary supplement importers.
If you're unsure where to start, you’re not alone.
We’ve supported businesses who:
Missed the initial deadline
Didn’t know what FSVP was
Thought it was just a “big company” thing
They now have systems, documentation, and peace of mind — without needing a lawyer or massive legal fees.
If you import and don't have an FSVP, you're not compliant.
And if the FDA asks and you’re not ready, it won’t be a warning — it’ll be a wall.
Need help before things escalate?
Start with a consultation — and let’s clean it up before it costs you a shipment, or worse, your business.