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 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is changing things up by shifting how it collects duties and taxes on commercial imports.

This blog post was originally published on 2/21/2022 and was updated on 1/17/2024.

Trying to ship without a freight forwarding standard operating procedure (SOP) is like trying to drive a car without starting the engine. The SOP is necessary to ensure operations between importers, freight forwarders, carriers, and other stakeholders run smoothly. 

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.