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FDA/FSVP Compliance

Import Caribbean Food Without
the Compliance Risk

FoodStreamOS manages end-to-end FDA/FSVP compliance so your business stays out of trouble — supplier verification, hazard analysis, and audit-ready documentation included.

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⚠ The Cost of Non-Compliance

One Rejected Shipment Can Cost More Than a Year of Revenue

The FDA has broad authority to detain, refuse entry, or destroy non-compliant food imports. For specialty food importers, a single compliance failure can be catastrophic — before the first sale is ever made.

$50K–$150K Typical loss per rejected shipment
30–90 days FDA hold times on detained imports
$1,000/day Civil penalties for FSVP violations
What Is FSVP?

The Foreign Supplier Verification
Program — Explained Simply

FSVP is an FDA regulation requiring US food importers to verify that their foreign suppliers produce food in a manner that provides the same level of public health protection as US facilities. Non-compliance puts your import license at risk.

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Hazard Analysis
You must conduct a documented hazard analysis for each food product and foreign supplier — identifying known or reasonably foreseeable biological, chemical, and physical hazards.
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Supplier Verification
For each hazard, you must conduct appropriate supplier verification activities — including supplier audits, sampling/testing, or review of the supplier's food safety records.
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Documentation Records
All FSVP records must be maintained for 2+ years and be available to the FDA within 24 hours of a request. Missing records are treated the same as non-compliance.
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Prior Notice
FDA Prior Notice is required for all food imports before they arrive at the US port of entry. Late or missing prior notice can result in immediate shipment detention.
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Facility Registration
Foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for US consumption must be registered with the FDA and renew registration every two years.
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Annual Review
FSVP requires periodic reassessment of your hazard analysis and supplier verification activities — at least annually, or whenever material changes occur.
How FoodStreamOS Handles It

Full FSVP Compliance,
Built Into Every Order

We don't just sell Caribbean food products — we manage the entire compliance stack so our wholesale partners never have to worry about an FDA detention notice.

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FSVP Documentation Package
Every product comes with a complete FSVP documentation package — hazard analysis, supplier qualification records, and verification activity logs. Audit-ready from day one.
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Supplier Verification Records
We maintain verified supplier profiles for every Caribbean farm and processor we source from — FDA registration numbers, inspection records, and food safety certifications included.
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Prior Notice Filing
We file FDA Prior Notice for every shipment, ensuring timely submission before arrival at US ports of entry. No last-minute scrambles, no detention risk from missed filings.
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Hazard Analysis per Product
Documented hazard analyses for all 15 product SKUs, covering biological, chemical, and physical hazards specific to Caribbean-grown ingredients. Updated annually.
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Cold Chain Verification
Temperature-controlled handling records from harvest to delivery. Full chain-of-custody documentation available for products requiring temperature control during import.
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Compliance Consultation
Not sure if your business is FSVP-compliant? We offer compliance consultations for restaurants, retailers, and distributors importing Caribbean specialty foods. No charge for initial review.
Import Documentation Checklist

What Every Caribbean Food
Importer Needs

Use this checklist to audit your current import documentation. Items marked "Managed by FoodStreamOS" are handled automatically for all wholesale partners.

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FDA Prior Notice
Filed electronically via PNSI before shipment arrives at US port of entry.
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FSVP Records File
Documented FSVP procedures, hazard analyses, and supplier verification activities per product.
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Supplier FDA Registration Number
All foreign food facilities must be registered with FDA and provide their registration number.
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Commercial Invoice
Must include country of origin, product description, HS tariff code, and declared value.
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Phytosanitary / USDA Certificate
Required for plant-based food products — certifies the product meets USDA import standards and is free from pests.
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Packing List & Bill of Lading
Itemized packing list with lot numbers and bill of lading from the carrier, required for US Customs clearance.
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Nutritional Labels (FDA-Compliant)
All packaged food products must have FDA-compliant nutrition facts panels before sale in the US.
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Importer of Record (IOR) Assignment
A legally responsible US entity must be designated as the Importer of Record for customs purposes.
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Why Buyers Pay 8–12% Premiums for Compliance Assurance
Sophisticated wholesale buyers — grocery chains, restaurant groups, specialty distributors — have learned that sourcing from non-compliant importers creates downstream liability. A detained shipment disrupts their supply chain too. When you buy through FoodStreamOS, you inherit our compliance infrastructure. That's the premium you're paying for — and it's worth every cent when your first Caribbean food container clears customs without incident.
Ready to Import Without Risk?

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Tell us what Caribbean food products you're looking to source. We'll review your current import documentation and show you exactly how FoodStreamOS handles the compliance burden so you can focus on growing your business.

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