FSMA Import Requirements Could Reach Port Before Many Firms Prepare
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Supplement importers should review their supply chains and records maintenance to ensure FSVP compliance, though those and other actions are necessary for ongoing supply chain integrity. Still, many small and medium-sized businesses are unprepared, says regulatory consultant David Acheson.
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