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Updated: 02/21/2003

ORA Import Program

Welcome to FDA's Import Program

Information related to products subject to FDA's control of foods (except for certain meats and poultry products), drugs (human, animal and biological), cosmetics, medical devices and radiation emitting devices, etc., offered for entry into the United States through U.S. Customs , in support of FDA's regulatory activities.

Overview of Import Program  FDA's import program is designed to enforce the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and other related Acts (Federal laws) to protect consumers' health and safety, and from economic fraud.

Information on the Importation of Drugs

Using FDAs, Automated Import System (OASIS).    This link offers access to the OASIS Information Sections. These pages contain guidance and information about the OASIS SYSTEM (Operational and Administration System for Import Support)

Current Import Alerts

FDA's Import Alerts provides guidance to district offices concerning unusual or new problems affecting imported products or provides guidance for detention without physical examination of products which appear to be in violation of the law.

Access to Import Refusal Report (Formerly "Detentions")

Monthly Refusal reports of imported products which appear violative under the laws enforced by FDA. (Detention reports have been replaced see Obsolete Detentions page for explanation.)

Access to Import for Export

FDA's guidance to field offices regarding the procedures to be used for evaluating importation of violative articles (including drug and device components, food and color additives, and dietary supplements) intended for further processing and export.

Online web tool to determine FDA Product Codes FDA Product Code Builder

Use this link for access to the OASIS home page
Link to: Imports Start Page