Import Enforcement Hub
Playbooks for handling shipment holds, import alerts, and filing errors before they become systemic risk.
FDA Import Certification Process Explained
How FDA import certification works for food, drugs, and devices entering the US.
How to File Prior Notice for Imported Food
Step-by-step prior notice filing for food imports to avoid holds and refusal.
Import Label Hold Prevention Checklist: Pre-Shipment Controls
Reduce border holds with a pre-shipment checklist for label disclosures, claims consistency, and filing alignment.
FDA DWPE Response Checklist: What to Do in the First 24 Hours
A practical checklist for responding to FDA detention without physical examination (DWPE), from intake and root-cause analysis to evidence packaging and escalation.
Food Import Hold Checklist 2026: Intake, Root Cause, and Release
Use this 2026 checklist to triage FDA food import holds quickly, organize evidence, and reduce delay costs.
Prior Notice vs Customs Entry: Filing Errors That Trigger Delays
Prior Notice and customs entry mismatches are a common cause of import delays. Learn where mismatches occur and how to prevent them.
Import Alert Due Diligence Before Shipment: A Pre-Dispatch Workflow
A pre-shipment due-diligence framework for import alert screening, risk-tiering, and evidence readiness.
7 Tips for Successful FDA Prior Notice Filing
Prior Notice errors are a top cause of food shipment detentions at US ports. Learn filing deadlines by transportation mode, required information, common mistakes, and best practices for smooth imports.
Prior Notice Filing: 7 Common Mistakes That Delay Shipments
Prior Notice errors are a leading cause of FDA food shipment detentions. Learn the seven most common filing mistakes and how to prevent costly delays at U.S. ports.
FDA Detained Your Shipment? Here's What to Do in the First 48 Hours
An FDA detention can cost thousands per day in storage and delays. Learn the critical steps to take within the first 48 hours to resolve the hold and release your goods.
How to Get Off an FDA Import Alert: Petition Process Explained
Being placed on an FDA Import Alert can shut down your U.S. business. Learn the petition process, evidence requirements, and timeline for removal.
Import Alert 99-41: What It Means for Foreign Food Facilities
Import Alert 99-41 targets food from unregistered foreign facilities, causing automatic detention at U.S. ports. Learn how to get off IA 99-41, correct your registration, and the role of your U.S. Agent.
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