Category: How To Guides
How to Import Food Into the US: A Step-by-Step Guide
Importing food into the United States is not a single filing. It is a chain of separate requirements, run by two different federal agencies, that all have to be satisfied before your shipment reaches a store shelf. Miss one link and FDA can hold your product at the port, no matter how good the product…
Importing Cosmetics into the United States: A Beginner’s Guide for International Brands
This guide walks through the basics: what counts as a cosmetic under U.S. law, what doesn’t need FDA oversight at all, what MoCRA actually requires of you, and how a shipment moves through customs. It’s written for someone doing this for the first time, not for a regulatory specialist.
End-of-Year FDA Agent Checklist: What International Companies Must Review Before the New Year
As the year comes to a close, foreign manufacturers and exporters selling products into the United States should take time to review their FDA compliance status—especially their U.S. FDA Agent designation. For international companies, an FDA agent is not optional. It is a legal requirement for most FDA-regulated products entering the U.S., including food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, medical devices, and…
Why Every International Manufacturer Needs a U.S. FDA Registered Agent (and How to Choose the Right One)
Your Complete Guide to FDA Registration, U.S. Agent Requirements, and Smooth Importing If your company is located outside the United States and you want to sell food, cosmetics, medical devices, supplements, or pharmaceuticals in the U.S. market, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires you to appoint a U.S. FDA Registered Agent. This role is not optional—it’s…
Top 10 Questions About FDA Registered Agents — Answered
Use this 8-step FDA compliance checklist to avoid costly shipment delays and ensure your products enter the U.S. smoothly.
Navigating FDA Requirements: Establishment Registration Explained
If your company is based outside of the United States, the FDA has one more requirement during that registration process: you need to name a U.S. Agent.