Asked by Chasity Martin on Jun 15, 2024

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Importers of food do not have to verify that the imported food meets U.S. safety standards.

Importers Of Food

Entities that bring food products into a country from abroad, often subject to regulatory health and safety standards.

U.S. Safety Standards

Regulations and guidelines set forth to ensure the safety and health of consumers and workers in the United States.

  • Ascertain the legal mandates related to the safety standards of food and products.
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Yajaira MendezJun 19, 2024
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Explanation :
Importers of food must verify that their foreign suppliers meet U.S. safety standards as per the FDA's Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) rule, which is part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).