Food Import & Global Entry Services

Q: Does Mérieux NutriSciences support different food categories and international suppliers?

Yes. Our Global Entry services support a range of products, including seafood, produce, spices, dairy, pet food, ingredients, grains, baked goods, and beverages. Our global laboratory network and North American experts work with importers, manufacturers, brokers, and international partners.

Q: How can Mérieux NutriSciences help companies importing food into the United States?

Mérieux NutriSciences North America supports food importers, brokers, and manufacturers through FDA detention services, FSVP consulting, laboratory testing, Global Assurance programs, labeling compliance, and food safety training. Services are tailored to the product and applicable requirements.

Q: What are food import compliance services?

Food import compliance services help businesses address applicable food safety, testing, labeling, and regulatory requirements when importing food products into a market. These services may include laboratory testing, supplier verification, regulatory consulting, and support with import detention requirements.

Q: What types of laboratory testing may be needed for imported food?

Testing requirements depend on the food product, associated hazards, and applicable regulations. Relevant analyses may include microbiological testing, chemical contaminants, pesticide residues, allergens, nutritional composition, and other product-specific parameters.

Food Import Testing, FDA Compliance & Regulatory Support

Navigating U.S. food import requirements can be complex. Mérieux NutriSciences North America combines global laboratory capabilities with scientific and regulatory expertise to help importers and manufacturers address FDA detentions, foreign supplier verification, product testing, and labeling compliance. Our Global Entry Services help simplify the import process, manage risks, and support confident market entry decisions.

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Supporting Food Import Compliance and Market Entry

Importing food into the United States requires careful attention to applicable regulations, product safety, supplier verification, and documentation.

Our Global Entry experts provide testing, consulting, and compliance support to help businesses prepare for U.S. market entry, address import challenges, and manage food safety risks.

Whether you are preparing a new product for import, evaluating foreign suppliers, or responding to an FDA detention, Mérieux NutriSciences offers services tailored to your products and regulatory needs.

Our Food Import & Global Entry Services

Food Safety & Regulatory Consulting

Our Food Safety and Quality Consulting experts support importers and manufacturers with services ranging from risk assessments to crisis management.

With industry expertise and regulatory knowledge, our consultants help businesses evaluate food safety risks, strengthen quality programs, and address compliance challenges that may affect imported products.

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FDA Import Detention Services

FDA import detentions can result in unexpected costs, shipment delays, and disruptions to your supply chain.

Mérieux NutriSciences provides specialized FDA Detention Services, including sampling, laboratory testing, technical documentation, and support with analytical data packages for FDA review.

Our experienced teams work with importers and brokers to navigate the detention process and address product-specific testing requirements.

With an established network of professional samplers across the United States and Puerto Rico, we provide support for a wide range of imported food products.

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Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Services

The FDA's Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), established under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), requires covered U.S. importers to verify that their foreign suppliers produce food in accordance with applicable U.S. food safety requirements.

Our FSVP specialists help importers evaluate their obligations, assess existing programs, develop verification procedures, and review foreign supplier food safety practices.

Services include:

FSVP applicability assessments
Existing program reviews
FSVP development and implementation support
Foreign supplier assessments and verification activities

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Global Assurance Sampling & Testing

Our Global Assurance Services help importers, manufacturers, retailers, and international partners evaluate product quality and integrity throughout the supply chain.

Through customized sampling, analyte-specific laboratory testing, and visual quality assessments, we help identify potential issues involving product condition, packaging, labeling, and contamination.

Our global laboratory network also supports pre-export and post-export testing programs designed around product-specific requirements.

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Food Labeling & Regulatory Compliance

Accurate food labeling is an important part of preparing products for the U.S. market.

Our Labeling Compliance and Nutrition Services experts help manufacturers and importers review product labels and evaluate applicable requirements.

Our services include nutritional labeling, ingredient and allergen declaration review, and regulatory guidance to help identify potential labeling concerns before products enter the market.

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Food Safety Software & Regulatory Intelligence

Staying informed about changing food safety regulations, contaminant limits, and emerging risks can be challenging for companies operating across international markets.

Mérieux NutriSciences offers digital tools and food safety software to help businesses monitor regulatory developments, evaluate food safety information, and support compliance activities.

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Food Safety Training for Importers

Our training programs help food industry professionals strengthen their understanding of food safety requirements and compliance responsibilities.

Available programs include:

Customized food safety training
HACCP Training for Seafood Importers
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training for Human Food
Animal Food PCQI Training

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How We Support Food Importers

Our Global Entry team works with businesses to identify the services appropriate for their products, supply chains, and regulatory challenges.

1. Understand Your Import Requirements: Review the product category, country of origin, intended U.S. market, and applicable food safety or regulatory considerations.

2. Identify Testing and Compliance Needs: Determine whether analytical testing, supplier verification, labeling review, or regulatory consulting may be appropriate.

3. Coordinate Relevant Services: Connect with our specialists for laboratory testing, sampling, documentation support, or consulting based on your needs.

4. Support Ongoing Product Quality and Compliance: Use testing results, technical guidance, and available resources to support informed supply chain and import decisions.

Industries We Support

Mérieux NutriSciences provides Global Entry support for a broad range of food and nutrition product categories, including:

Seafood
Spices and Ingredients
Pet Food and Treats
Fresh Produce
Dairy Products
Rice and Grains
Baked Goods
Peanuts and Tree Nuts
Beverages
Pasta and Noodles

Our capabilities extend beyond these categories. Contact our team to discuss your specific product and import requirements.

Food Import Resources & Regulatory Insights

Can imported food products be tested before shipment to the United States?

Yes. Pre-export testing can help manufacturers and importers evaluate product characteristics and potential compliance concerns before shipment. Mérieux NutriSciences coordinates testing and quality assurance services through its laboratory network and international partners, depending on the product and testing requirements.

Does Mérieux NutriSciences support different food categories and international suppliers?

How can Mérieux NutriSciences help companies importing food into the United States?

How can food importers address U.S. labeling requirements?

Importers should evaluate applicable labeling requirements before marketing products in the United States. Depending on the product, this may include ingredient declarations, allergen labeling, nutritional information, and other required statements. Mérieux NutriSciences offers labeling review and regulatory consulting services to support these activities.

What are food import compliance services?

What happens when the FDA detains an imported food shipment?

When the FDA detains an imported food shipment, the importer may have an opportunity to provide evidence addressing the reason for detention. Depending on the circumstances, this may involve laboratory testing, documentation, or other supporting information. Mérieux NutriSciences provides sampling, analytical testing, and technical support for applicable FDA detention cases.

What is the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)?

FSVP is a U.S. FDA regulation under FSMA that requires most covered food importers to perform risk-based activities to verify that their foreign suppliers produce food meeting applicable U.S. safety requirements. Specific obligations depend on the importer, product, supplier, and applicable exemptions or modified requirements.

What types of laboratory testing may be needed for imported food?

Analytical

Reformulation