FSVP

FSVP — Foreign Supplier Verification

For US food importers verifying overseas suppliers under FDA rules.

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FSVP basics for food importers

What the Foreign Supplier Verification Program requires of US food importers.

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Conducting an FSVP hazard analysis

Identify and rank known or reasonably foreseeable hazards for each food you import.

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Choosing FSVP supplier verification activities

Onsite audit, sampling and testing, or records review — how to pick the right verification activity per hazard.

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Importing dairy: it's FDA, not USDA-for-safety

A common myth is that milk products need USDA certification. Here's what actually applies — FSVP, FIMA, and where USDA really comes in.