Regulatory Affairs and Compliance

Requirements for the import/export of food products can be especially complex. It is important that exporters are aware of and comply with food product registration, certification requirements, import documentation to minimize delays in clearing customs and getting products on store shelves. ​TradeMoves can help your company monitor new or changed trade measures in foreign countries so that there are no surprises in moving products across borders.

We have assisted clients on various regulatory issues including:
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• Drafted technical arguments and submission to overseas food authority to increase the permissible maximum level (ML) for cadmium in peanuts from 0.1 mg/kg. Revised standard currently allows for ML of 0.5 mg/kg in line with international standards.

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• Completed multi-country comparison of import requirements for a client interested in new export markets in Europe and the Middle East, supporting the development of one regional standard product formulation acceptable in multiple markets.

 

• Routinely monitor proposed changes to import requirements for processed food products and prepare comments to foreign governments on impact of proposals on imports.