FDA publishes final rule on food imports

The agency said the regulation is part of its efforts to protect the nation's food supply against terrorism and other food-related emergencies. The rule, which is part of the requirements of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, will be effective on May 6 2009. FDA’s draft compliance policy guide sets out how the agency – together with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) – plans to enforce the requirements of the rule. FDA has called for comments on the draft CPG, which it plans to finalize by the time the final rule becomes effective. Safe imports The final rule follows an interim final rule that has been in effect since October 2003. It requires FDA to be notified prior to any import of food into the United States. Two of the main areas in which the final rule revises the interim final rule are: To access the final rule, click here .

FDA publishes final rule on food imports

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has put out a final rule and draft compliance policy guide (CPG) on prior notice of imported food shipments.

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