FDA Starting FSVP Compliance Inspection Process, Consultancy Says
The Food and Drug Administration has begun contacting importers to schedule inspections of their compliance with Foreign Supplier Verification Program regulations, according to a recent blog post by Registrar Corp. “Since the compliance deadline, Registrar Corp is aware that importers…
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have begun receiving emails from FDA with the subject line: ‘FSVP Inspection Requirements, Handouts & Law,’” the blog post said. “This email informs importers of an upcoming FDA inspection to examine their compliance with FSVP requirements.” FDA will initially conduct “interactive inspections” with opportunities for explanation for both regulators and importers, giving importers an opportunity to correct problems before the agency takes action, an FDA official recently said (see 1705260036). Most importers have been required to comply with FSVP since May 30. FDA did not comment.