Supply Chain (Supplier Verification)

Food Importers who import less than $1mm in food products may be subject to less rigorous FDA requirements related to supplier verification and domestic activities.

Food importers are required to verify that their overseas suppliers follow safe food manufacturing practices. This is commonly achieved by reviewing the foreign supplier's food safety records, audit reports, and performance history.

Food importers are required to verify that their overseas suppliers follow safe food manufacturing practices. This is commonly achieved by reviewing the foreign supplier's food safety records, audit reports, and performance history.

Importers of seafood products must verify that the foreign supplier is compliant with FDA regulations -- even though the food is processed outside the US.

Businesses involved in the transportation of food in the US must follow 'Sanitary Transport' rules to ensure the food does not become unsafe during travel.

Most FDA regulated business must approve their suppliers and verify that the ingredients/packaging provided are safe.