Food and beverage exporters asked to renew US FDA registrations by 31 Dec.
Thursday, 2 October 2014 00:28
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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC has announced that Sri Lankan exporters of food and beverage products to the USA should renew their USFDA registration before 31 December.
The USFDA requires all domestic and foreign food facilities to renew their FDA registration every even-numbered year. Accordingly, Sri Lankan exporters of food and beverage items must renew their existing FDA registration from 1 October 2014 to 31 December 2014.
The renewal of FDA registration can be done online at: http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FoodFacilityRegistration/ucm324780.htm
“Furthermore, under the Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA) of USA, it is essential that non US Companies designate a US Agent to communicate with the FDA. The designated US Agent will serve as mode of communication between the FDA and exporter concerned regarding food inspection and other FDA-related clarifications, often requiring immediate response,” the Embassy added.
