Shipping your products internationally can help your business thrive. But strict custom regulations often make this easier said than done. That’s why many companies choose to work with customs brokers.

The Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) is part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The FSMA was passed to prevent foodborne illnesses in the United States. The FSVP puts the responsibility on importers to make sure that imported foods meet the same safety standards as domestic food.

The EPA regulates substances that people and animals cannot consume or breathe in without risk of severe illness or death. Though this is a gross simplification, the statement illustrates how involved the EPA is in our daily lives and with our imports.