Food supply chains can be complex and involve multiple stages and participants. Here’s an overview of the journey your food takes from farm to plate: Fresh Food Production Food production typically starts with farmers, who grow crops or raise animals for meat, dairy, and egg production. Farmers may sell their products to processors or directly to consumers through farmers’ markets, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or … Read More
Is It Acceptable To Use UNK for FSVP Importer’s DUNS on Entries of Food, Beverage, and Dietary Supplements?
Question of the month with our Licensed Customs Broker, Jessica Parks: Answer: No, as of July 24th, 2022, Customs will reject any entries filed with the code UNK in the Entity Number field for the FSVP Importer’s DUNS. Per FDA Regulations, 21 CFR 1.509(a), FSVP importers will be required to ensure that their valid, 9-digit DUNS number is provided in the Entity Number field. The … Read More