Amazon FBA & FDA: First Food Shipment Checklist
Navigate your first Amazon FBA food shipment with our essential FDA checklist for compliance and success.
December 8, 2025
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Navigating FDA regulations for dietary supplements can be complex. Our expert team ensures your products meet all import requirements, avoiding delays and compliance issues.
The dietary supplement industry faces strict regulations from the FDA, including ingredient compliance, labeling requirements, and facility registration. Ensuring your imported supplements meet these standards is essential for smooth entry into the U.S. market.
Our team of regulatory specialists provides comprehensive support to help you navigate these requirements, reducing risks and keeping your business compliant. Whether you're importing vitamins, herbal supplements, or functional foods, we offer tailored solutions to simplify the process.
Incorrect labeling is one of the most common reasons for FDA detentions and import refusals. Our team ensures your product labels comply with all FDA regulations, including supplement facts, essential elements, ingredient statements, and health claims.
If your supplement contains a new dietary ingredient (NDI) not previously used in U.S. supplements, you must notify the FDA before marketing it. We help you determine if your ingredients require an NDI notification or if they qualify as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
The FDA requires all dietary supplement manufacturers to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) under 21 CFR Part 111. We help ensure your facilities and suppliers meet these requirements to maintain compliance and product quality.
Our FSMA Compliance services ensures you meet the preventive controls and safety measures required under the FSMA. We develop tailored food safety plans to protect public health and ensure you avoid regulatory penalties.
Under the FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), importers must verify that their foreign suppliers meet U.S. FDA food safety regulations for dietary supplements. As your designated FSVP Agent, we will manage this process on your behalf.
Accurate documentation is critical for smooth customs clearance. We prepare, review and advise on all required import paperwork to avoid delays and ensure your shipments comply with all customs regulations and FDA regulations per the Food Safety Modernization act (FSMA)
Global trade in food and beverages is fraught with strict regulations and potential pitfalls. Our team of experts ensures your imports meet FDA and USDA requirements with precision, speed, and reliability. From compliance documentation to navigating permits and certifications, we provide comprehensive solutions tailored to your needs. Trust us to safeguard your operations and streamline your importing process, giving you the peace of mind to focus on your business goals.
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Yes. All U.S. and foreign dietary supplement manufacturing, packing, or holding facilities must register with the FDA and renew their registration every two years.
Labels must include a Supplement Facts panel, ingredient list, allergen declarations, manufacturer/distributor details, and comply with health claim regulations. We can review your labels for compliance.
You may need to submit a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) Notification to the FDA before marketing the product. We assess your ingredients and assist with regulatory submissions.
If you import dietary supplements from foreign suppliers, you must verify that they comply with FDA regulations under the FSVP rule. As your FSVP Agent, we handle supplier verification and FDA compliance.
Supplements can be detained for:
Ensure all required FDA registrations, prior notices, and customs documentation are correctly submitted. We assist with compliance reviews and customs documentation preparation.
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