The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released guidance with revisions to the Food Safety Modernization Act Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP). FDA indicated it is implementing a new inspection approach designed to increase efficiency through leveraging other oversight activities, which may reduce user fees. VQIP participants also may now add foreign suppliers and foods to their existing program throughout the fiscal year. The updates are intended to streamline processes, enhance flexibility and elevate the program’s overall efficiency.

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