Resource Center

PBB has created a special FDA resource center to provide timely and in-depth information on the FDA regulatory framework. We have included information on preparing, registering and appointing an agent as well as in-depth analysis on prior notice rules.

• FDA Information Letter

• Where can I get more details on the FDA's intentions?
  The FDA maintains a site at: www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html

  PBB has also released an informative White Paper, Fact Sheet, Agency Agreement and Appendix plus an information letter on the topic, which can be found on this page or previous pages.

• The FDA's New Regulatory Framework
  On December 12, 2003, new Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations governing the importation of food into the U.S. came into effect. As the primary authority over food in the U.S., the FDA intends to strengthen its ability to protect the nation's food supply from potential bio-terrorism threats. To find out more, click here to view PBB's Fact Sheet.

  Click here to view in French.

• FDA's New Anti-Bioterrism Powers Target Imports
  PBB informs importers of the increasing complexities of importing food into the U.S. concurrent with ongoing security measures driven by Customs & Border Protection (formerly U.S. Customs), the FDA is undertaking some far-reaching changes of its own. To find out more, click here to view PBB's FDA White Paper.

• Article distributed in PBB's Daily News Briefs: New FDA prior notice rules.
  Click here to read the full article.

• Ways to Prepare for new FDA Import Rules.

• FDA registration Web site.

• Frozen At The Border "Failure to comply with the FDA's regulations will stop food imports cold." (Logistics Today, November 2003)

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