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WHEN: December 12, 2003
WHICH PRODUCTS: All foods, food ingredients, and food products for humans or animals, EXCEPT food contact substances (including food packaging), pesticides, and meat, poultry, and egg products under the exclusive jurisdiction of USDA.
HOW: PRIOR NOTICE
Certain information about the food MUST be provided to FDA BEFORE the shipment arrives at the border.
HOW: REGISTRATION
The foreign manufacturer/processor, packer, and/or holder of the food MUST be registered with FDA BEFORE the food arrives at the border. The owner, operator, or agent in charge of the foreign facility is responsible for registration. The owner, operator, or agent in charge may authorize another person to register its facility.
WHAT HAPPENS if there is INADEQUATE PRIOR NOTICE or NO REGISTRATION? The food is subject to refusal and, if refused, must be held at the port of entry unless directed to another location.
MORE INFORMATION: www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html
