WBFI Regulatory Update
Change to Prior Notice Rules
of the Bioterrorism Act
 
February 2009
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Prior Notice Rule Change
FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a final rule and draft compliance policy guide (CPG) for "Prior Notice of Imported Food Shipments." The final rule is part of the requirements of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act). This rule is part of FDA's efforts to protect the nation's food supply against terrorism and other food-related emergencies. The draft CPG describes FDA and CBP's strategy for enforcing the requirements of the prior notice final rule while maintaining an uninterrupted flow of food imports.
 
Link to the information:
 
The rule takes effect on May 6, 2009. The link above includes highlights of the rule change.
Susan M. Hays, Executive Director
Wild Bird Feeding Industry
Phone: 888-839-1237
Fax: 605-275-6697
Website: www.wbfi.org 
 
Promoting responsible feeding, creating alliances, removing barriers, safeguarding gains and enhancing the experience of the consumer.