Labeling is one of the most avoidable causes of FDA import problems. A product can be correctly declared to FDA and still be detained if its label appears to violate applicable requirements.
Common food and dietary-supplement problems
- Missing or incorrect statement of identity.
- Missing net quantity statement.
- Missing or incomplete ingredient declaration.
- Missing Nutrition Facts or Supplement Facts information, or use of an incorrect format.
- Missing name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor.
- Required information not presented in English where required.
- Claims that change the regulatory status of the product or create drug-type claims.
- Allergen or other mandatory declarations missing or incorrect.
Pre-shipment control
For higher-risk categories, request clear images of every label panel before the first shipment. A logistics company does not need to become the product's regulatory consultant, but it should avoid filing obviously incomplete or contradictory information.