Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)

FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program) is a mandatory program under FSMA by the FDA, requiring importers to ensure that food from foreign suppliers meets U.S. food safety standards. The program helps control risks, enhance food safety, ensure legal compliance, and build credibility with partners in the United States. FSVP also supports effective supply chain management, minimizes risks, and expands opportunities to access the largest food market in the world.

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FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program) is a requirement of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This program requires food importers into the United States to ensure that imported food from foreign suppliers meets U.S. food safety standards.

Key Aspects of FSVP:

  • Verify that imported food is not harmful to health.

  • Ensure imported food is produced in accordance with U.S. food safety regulations.

  • Ensure that foreign suppliers comply with standards equivalent to FSMA.

FSVP Regulations Apply to:

  • Food importers into the U.S., including food ingredients, processed food products, and animal feed.

Benefits of Implementation

U.S. Legal Compliance:

  • Meet the FSMA legal requirements, helping organizations avoid penalties or import bans.

Ensuring Food Safety:

  • Enhance quality and safety control of imported products.

Increasing Customer Trust:

  • Build credibility with U.S. partners by ensuring compliance with FSVP.

Improving Supply Chain Management:

  • Strengthen control over foreign suppliers and minimize risks from the supply chain.

Superior Competitiveness:

  • Increase access to the U.S. market, one of the largest food markets in the world.

Supporting Risk Management:

  • Verify suppliers and ensure product safety before importing.

Applicable Scope

Food Importers into the United States:

  • Businesses importing processed food, raw ingredients, or animal feed.

Foreign Food Suppliers:

  • Food manufacturers and processors exporting to the United States.

Agents and Brokers:

  • Organizations acting as intermediaries in the food supply chain exporting to the United States.

Required Information

Organization Information:

  • Type of imported products and operational scale.

  • List of foreign suppliers and imported products.

Supplier Information:

  • List and addresses of foreign suppliers.

  • Food safety certification or related documentation from suppliers.

Current Processes and Systems:

  • Existing documentation or supplier control processes (if available).

  • Records of incidents or issues related to previously imported products.

Legal Regulations and Customer Requirements:

  • U.S. food safety regulations related to imported products.

  • Special requirements from customers or partners in the U.S.

Product and Supply Chain Data:

  • Data on product origin, production methods, and transportation processes.

  • Inspection or quality verification reports from suppliers.

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