On January 1, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will open the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal for fiscal year (FY) 2027. By participating in this program, you can expedite the import of your foods into the United...

Did you know there is a program to fast-track your imported foods across the US border? The Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), a provision of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), provides expedited review and importation of human and animal...