by Rob Simmons | Dec 10, 2019 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics
What is FSVP? FSVP is the international trade law that has been passed under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA, read more about it here.) FSVP is known as the Foreign Supplier Verification Program. This is a set of programs that are in place to validate...
by Rob Simmons | Dec 2, 2019 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami
What needs to be done to be FSVP Compliant When you are working to be FSVP Compliant, you need to follow these three steps. 1) You need to talk to your customer and supplier to protect your assets and relationships. 2) Register with the FDA to expand your...
by Rob Simmons | Nov 1, 2019 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami
Personally Inspecting the Food Products No matter where the products come from, two steps must be followed every time: First, the Importer must assume the role of an FSV, next they must follow the ACE system. The Role of an FSV – The role of an FSV simply means...
by Rob Simmons | Oct 29, 2019 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami
How are Container Ships Commissioned? Ships are commissioned for work after they have been rigorously tested and inspected. This can be anything from warships being dubbed battle ready or cargo ships shown to be structurally sound. These tests are known as sea...
by Rob Simmons | Oct 15, 2019 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami
Why does it matter? There are two important points to know about when importing medical devices. First, medical devices must comply with every standard of normal importation except you must also file the belongings in what is known as an MDR. Second, if the medical...
