U.S. FDA Registration & Labeling Compliance Assistance

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) requires import permits for animal and plant products. Normally, a USDA veterinary science (VS) permit is needed for materials derived from animals or exposed to animal-source materials, including animal tissues, blood, cells or cell lines of livestock or poultry origin, as well as microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. Meat and dairy products are other animal-derived food products in which require a USDA veterinary science permit.

Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) safeguards the U.S. agriculture and natural resources from animal disease and plant pests and harmful weeds, while assisting trade and exports of U.S. agricultural products. PPQ permits are required for the import to U.S. and transit through the U.S. of specific plants and plant products for consumption or propagation, including seeds, fruits and vegetables.

If your company is intending to import products that require a VS or PPQ permit you must obtain the USDA permit in order to import your products. FDA Listing Inc. USDA permit specialists will review your products to determine if a permit is needed, and if so we will prepare and submit the application on your behalf. Click the front start button for USDS VS or PPQ Permit assistance.