FDA, short for “U.S. Food and Drug Administration,” means “American Food and Drug Administration” in Turkish. It is an institution that is widely recognized worldwide and whose foundations were laid in 1862. In this article, we will explain what the FDA certificate required for export operations to the United States means.
What is an FDA Certificate?
The FDA organization operates under the United States Department of Health and is responsible for products such as pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, cosmetics, food products, biological and medical products, blood products, veterinary devices, dietary additives, radiation-emitting products, and medical devices. Certificates or documents issued based on approvals granted by the FDA are referred to as “FDA certificates.”
All domestic or foreign companies that produce foods to be consumed by humans or animals in the United States, carry out processing operations for such foods, package or store them, manufacture orally consumed products, or place these products on the U.S. market are required to obtain an FDA certificate.
PURPOSE OF THE FDA CERTIFICATE
Before applying for FDA registration, it is important to understand the purpose of the FDA system and the certificates issued under it. Under the bioterrorism laws of the United States, all parties that manufacture, produce, or package foods intended for consumption in the United States, whether for humans or animals, are required to apply to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and complete their registration.
Any products imported from companies that do not have FDA registration are identified at U.S. ports of entry, prevented from entering the United States, and are subject to seizure. For these reasons, obtaining an FDA certificate is of great importance in international trade with the United States. In addition, e-commerce sellers exporting to the United States must also comply with these rules and obtain the required FDA certificates. Otherwise, the export of their products will not be allowed, and even if the shipment departs, the goods may be seized abroad, making delivery to buyers impossible.
Therefore, it is critically important for exporters and e-commerce sellers to obtain FDA certificates for their products, and QuickShipper is authorized to assist with FDA preparation.
Exporters or e-commerce sellers who wish to export from Türkiye to the United States can contact us to learn how to obtain an FDA certificate.
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