EXPORTING TO THE US IS INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT FOR CHINA: CONSULTANT

Chinese exporters face increasing pressure working with America following the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new re-inspection fees that add the an increasingly complex regulation system, according to a consultant.

Benjamin England, CEO and founder of FDAImports and ExportToUsa, said: “As food imports increase and the FDA demands more detailed disclosure and tracking, foreign manufacturers and suppliers will undoubtedly feel the pressure in the coming months from both government agencies and US importers.”

The FDA’s implemented its re-inspection fees on October 1 that feature under the US Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA) introduced in January this year. He explained: “However complex they [regulations] appear to American companies, simply double or triple the potential for confusion for foreign manufacturers and importers. Regulatory compliance is at a level now where you either have to be an expert, know an expert or have uncanny good luck.”