NCBFAA Urges Grace Period for FSVP, Optional Data Elements, Beginning May 30
The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America is urging the Food and Drug Administration to allow a grace period for new Foreign Supplier Verification Program requirements that begin to take effect May 30, the NCBFAA said. “Given the…
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complexity of the rule and widespread confusion in the trade, NCBFAA is urging FDA to allow a period where some or all of the new data elements are optional and to allow FSVP importers time to develop their supplier verification programs before enforcement begins,” the association said in an email to members. NCBFAA President Geoff Powell has been in contact with FDA's director of Enforcement and Import Operations, Doug Stearn, and has requested a meeting in early May to discuss further the need for a "soft landing" on May 30.” Stearn recently said FDA will be “mindful” of the challenges posed by the new requirements, which include submission of new data elements in ACE on the identity of the FSVP importer (see 1704040024). The May 30 compliance date applies to certain raw agricultural commodities and products from larger suppliers subject to human food preventive controls regulations (see 1602120038).