FDAFinal Rule
Prior Notice: Adding Requirement To Submit Mail Tracking Number for Articles of Food Arriving by International Mail and Timeframe for Post-Refusal and Post-Hold Submissions
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Summary
The FDA is updating its rules for food products arriving in the U.S. by international mail. Companies and shippers must now provide tracking numbers for these food packages and follow new deadlines for submitting information when the FDA holds or refuses shipments.
Key Points
- 1International food shipments arriving by mail must now include a tracking number so the FDA can monitor packages
- 2Companies have new, stricter deadlines for submitting paperwork after the FDA refuses or holds their food shipments
- 3This rule helps the FDA track food imports more effectively to protect American consumers from unsafe products
- 4Shippers and food importers need to update their procedures to comply with these new tracking and timing requirements
- 5The rule applies to all food products entering the U.S. through international mail, not just certain types
Key Dates
Published
September 25, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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