FDA Temporarily Lessens On-site Audit Requirements

Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), U.S. importers are required to conduct on-site inspections of their foreign suppliers.  Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, those requirements have been loosened due to the travel advisories and restrictions as stated in this recent guidance document.  Please read the guidance to be sure your company can communicate this requirement to your buyers.