Professional FSVP Service for Foreign Food Exporters
ITB HOLDINGS LLC supports foreign manufacturers, exporters, brand owners and U.S. importers with FSVP importer services, supplier verification, food safety documentation, FDA registration, label review and Prior Notice support.
FSVP Importer Service Components
A practical compliance framework designed to support imported food shipments entering the United States.
Qualified Individual
Use of qualified personnel to conduct or review required FSVP activities and maintain the importer compliance file.
Hazard Analysis
Review of known or reasonably foreseeable biological, chemical and physical hazards associated with the imported food.
Supplier Evaluation
Assessment of food safety controls, supplier performance, testing, audits and relevant FDA compliance history.
Supplier Verification
Risk-based verification through record review, testing, audits or other appropriate activities.
Corrective Actions
Documentation and follow-up when testing, audits, shipments or supplier performance do not meet requirements.
Recordkeeping
Organized maintenance of importer records, supplier documents, verification evidence and reevaluation files.
FDA Compliance Services for Food Exporters
Dietary Supplements Facility
Facility registration and U.S. Agent support for dietary supplement companies.
$300 $180
Food Facility Registration
Registration support for domestic and foreign food facilities shipping food to the United States.
$300 $180
Food Label Review
Review of food labels, Nutrition Facts, ingredient statements, allergen declarations and claims.
$150
Get Service →Prior Notice
Prior Notice filing support for food shipments entering the United States.
$25
Get Service →Serving as FSVP Importer
The service is intended for foreign manufacturers and exporters that require a United States-based FSVP importer and structured supplier verification support.
Prepare your compliance documents before shipment so the importer can review the product, supplier, hazards and supporting records. Your company remains the Importer of Record (IOR).
Required Supplier Information
- DUNS numbers for the manufacturer, exporter and U.S. importer
- FDA registration numbers for relevant registered parties
- Product labels for FDA compliance review
- Certificates of Analysis from qualified laboratories
- HACCP plans, GFSI certifications or other food safety and food defense programs
- Letters of Assurance from manufacturers, suppliers or foreign authorities
- Product specifications, ingredient lists and process information
- Supplier audit reports, corrective actions and testing records
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