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Prior Notice of Imported Foods

December 2004

More information about Prior Notice Information Sheets

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Information about
International Mail
shipments of food subject to
prior notice requirements

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Inadequate Prior Notice:

It appears that the food mailed to you is a commercial shipment and is subject to prior notice requirements and prior notice information has not been submitted as required by § 801(m) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

OR

Lacks Confirmation of Prior Notice Submission:

It appears that the food mailed to you is a commercial shipment and is subject to prior notice requirements and the prior notice confirmation number was not affixed to the package prior to arrival in the United States.

Future shipments may be refused admission into the United States if adequate prior notice is not submitted.

Address questions regarding this information to:
FDA's Prior Notice Center at
(703) 621-7809

Additional information about prior notice of imported food under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 can be found at:
www.cfsan.fda.gov/~pn/pnoview.html (Prior Notice System Interface Overview)

Additional information about enforcement guidance can be found at:
www.cfsan.fda.gov/~pn/cpgpn4.html (Compliance Policy Guide: Guidance for FDA and CBP Staff) and
www.cfsan.fda.gov/~pn/pnmail.html (Sending Food through International Mail)

 
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