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| View in browser Foods  •  Dietary Supplements  •  Drugs  •  Medical Devices  •  Cosmetics  •  Tobacco  •  Cannabis 1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 750, Alexandria, VA 22314  •  571-447-5500  •  easconsultinggroup.com/contact September 2025 Issue of the Month How to Export Food from the U.S. to Mexico: A Practical Regulatory Guide By Carolina Herrera Samaniego, EAS Consulting Group Independent Consultant As global food markets evolve, Mexico offers growing opportunities for U.S. exporters seeking to expand their international reach. Exporting food to Mexico from the United States requires more than compliant product formulation and safe manufacturing—it involves navigating Mexico’s layered regulatory system. Whether shipping processed foods, animal-origin products, or plant-based commodities, exporters and importers must coordinate across multiple agencies, including FDA, USDA, COFEPRIS, and SENASICA.   This guide provides a practical overview of the key regulatory steps for U.S. food exporters and their Mexican importing partners. Read Full Article Under the Microscope Importing Food Products into the USA (All You Need to Know) As a member of the Certified Group and Food Safety Net Services, EAS clients have access to world-renowned testing laboratories that meet your organization’s sophisticated needs. In this column, you’ll hear about their capabilities, environmental challenges and more. We hope you’ll enjoy a look “under the microscope.” In this post, we will cover a few important points about U.S. customs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and some modern-day challenges faced by importers and exporters of food. We’ll also provide a general understanding of the entire process of importing food into the United States.   In this post, we will cover a few important points about U.S. customs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and some modern-day challenges faced by importers and exporters of food. We’ll also provide a general understanding of the entire process of importing food into the United States. Let’s get into it! Upcoming Training Events Overview of Regulatory Requirements for OTC Monograph Drugs Webinar September 17, 2025   A Guide to FSMA 204 Webinar September 24, 2025   Drug Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Compliance Seminar Sept 25, Oct 1-2, 2025   Dietary Supplement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Compliance Seminar October 14, 16, 21, 23, 2025   Food and Dietary Supplement Labeling Compliance Seminar November 10, 12, 14, 2025   Cosmetic Safety Substantiation Seminar November 18, 2025   Claims Substantiation Seminar December 11, 2025 cGMP Responsibilities for Own Label Distributors and Brand Owners Webinar December 18, 2025 Upcoming Tradeshows and Conferences CHPA RSQ Rockville, MD September 9-10, 2025 Event Attendee   ASQ’s Audit Division Conference Reno, NV September 10-11, 2025 Event Presenter   Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Conference Olathe, KS September 16-18, 2025 Event Presenter   FDLI Food Advertising, Labeling & Litigation Virtual September 17-18, 2025 Event Sponsor, Presenter   HIDA Kitting Council Meeting Indianapolis, IN September 18, 2025 Event Presenter   SoCal Dietary Supplement Consortium Costa Mesa, CA - Virtual September 18, 2025 Event Attendee   Wisconsin Lab Association Fall Conference La Crosse, WI September 23-24, 2025 Event Presenter Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) Education Interested in more food safety training? FSNS offers live and virtual education events. FDA and USDA Regulatory Updates ▪️FDA Update: FDA to Hold Virtual Public Meeting and Listening Sessions on Food Allergen Thresholds and Their Potential Applications ▪️FDA Update: FDA Announces New FDA PreCheck Program to Boost U.S. Drug Manufacturing ▪️FDA Update: FFDA Issues Proposed Rule to Amend Standard of Identity for Pasteurized Orange Juice EAS in Action EAS is on the go. Find out about our latest seminars, webinars, speaking engagements, articles published in industry journals, tradeshows and more! Lisa El-Shall Keynoting at ASQ's 31st Audit Division Conference 31st ASQ Audit Division Conference (in collaboration with ASQ Food, Drug & Cosmetic Division) September 10-11, 2025 in Reno, Nevada Keynote Title: "Ensuring Consumer Safety through Robust Auditing Practices"   Real-World Impact: EAS Senior Director Lisa El-Shall will share compelling case studies from the food, drug, and cosmetics industries, demonstrating how effective auditing practices can identify risks early and protect both consumers and companies from significant consequences. Learn More Tim Lombardo Speaking at Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Conference Kansas State Olathe Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Conference September 16-18, 2025 in Olathe, KS Import and Export of Nutrition Ingredients with the FDA   Join EAS Senior Director Tim Lombardo for a practical look at FDA regulations for importing food and nutrition ingredients into the U.S. Learn what’s required at each step and who’s responsible along the way. Learn More Mark Kantor Speaking at FDLI Food Advertising, Labeling and Litigation Conference Food Advertising, Labeling, and Litigation Conference September 17-18, 2025 – Virtual Event Examining What We Eat: An Update on the Current Approach to UPFs Speakers: Dariush Mozaffarian, Desiree Ripo, Mark Kantor, Stefanie Jill Fogel   As the conversation about ultra-processed foods’ (UPFs’) impact on health continues, this session brings together expert panelists including EAS Independent Consultant Mark Kantor to examine the latest developments surrounding litigation (such as Martinez v. Kraft Heinz Company, Inc.), state legislation aimed at reducing children’s consumption of UPFs, research related to UPFs, and more. Learn More Dr. Bill Reeves Speaking at Wisconsin Lab Association Fall Conference September 24, 2025 – La Crosse, WI The Future of PFAS in the Food & Beverage Industry and Its Impact on Lab Testing   EAS Independent Consultant Dr. Bill Reeves will join the Wisconsin Lab Association for their 2025 Fall Educational Conference to discuss the future of PFAS. Learn More Jeb Hunter Speaking at HIDA Kitting Council Meeting September 18, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN EAS Senior Consultant Jeb Hunter   Kitting Council Meeting - Invite only Thursday September 18 1:30pm FDA Import Success Series – Mastering Compliance at Every Step • Complimentary Webinar Series! Sept. 9 – FDA Detained My Product – Now What? Sept. 16 – What Do I Need to Know About My Testing Lab?  Sept. 23 – How Do I Get Removed From an FDA Red List?  Sept. 30 – How Do I Prevent Getting on an FDA Red List?   Importing FDA-regulated products into the U.S. can be complex. Incomplete documentation, FDA Import Alerts, placement on a Red List, and other issues can result in detentions that disrupt your business.   These disruptions lead to lost time, spoiled shipments, and unhappy customers.   But many of these issues are preventable. With the right knowledge, you can navigate the import process with confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and maintain seamless entry for your products.   Join our complimentary webinar series to learn how to master FDA import compliance from start to finish.  Register Today! EAS Consulting Group Webinars and Seminars Elevating Allergen Testing Webinar Presented by Certified Group   If you weren’t able to join our webinar on Elevating Allergen Testing: Capabilities, Challenges, and the Path Forward, you can view it online.   Food allergies are a growing public health concern, affecting millions and shaping the way food is produced, labeled, and regulated. As the regulatory landscape tightens and consumers demand safer, more transparent food options, accurate and robust allergen testing has never been more essential. Now On Demand! OTC Monograph Drugs Complimentary 1-Hour Webinar Overview of Regulatory Requirements for OTC Monograph Drugs Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1pm ET Presented by EAS Regulatory Services Manager Victoria Pankovich   Webinar covering an Overview of Regulatory Requirements for OTC Monograph Drugs presented by EAS Regulatory Services Manager Victoria Pankovich. Mark your schedules for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, and visit the EAS website to learn more. Sign Up Now! FSMA 204 Complimentary 1-Hour Webinar A Guide to FSMA 204: Sorting Through the Confusion of the FDA’s New Traceability Rule for Added Food Safety Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 1pm ET Presented by Tim Lombardo and Thomas Bell Ph.D.   Register for our webinar on A Guide to FSMA 204: Sorting Through the Confusion of the FDA’s New Traceability Rule for Added Food Safety happening September 24, 2025, at 1pm ET. Presented by EAS Consulting Group Senior Director Tim Lombardo and Independent Consultant Tom Bell. Sign Up Now! cGMP for Own Label Distributors and Brand Owners Complimentary 1-Hour Webinar cGMP Responsibilities for Own Label Distributors and Brand Owners Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1pm ET Presented by EAS Senior Director Shelly Blackwell Sign Up Now! Drug GMP Compliance Fall Seminar September 25, October 1 and 2, 2025 Presented by Lisa El-Shall and Jeb Hunter    View the agenda, course description, pricing, available discounts and more.   Registrants receive a Pharmaceutical GMP Regulation Pocket Guide and certificate of participation upon request. Register Now! Dietary Supplement GMP Compliance Fall Seminar Dietary Supplement Good Manufacturing Practices Seminar October 14, October 16, October 21, and October 24   View the agenda, course description, pricing, available discounts and more.   Registrants receive a Dietary Supplement GMP Regulation Pocket Guide and certificate of participation upon request. Register Now! Food and Dietary Supplement Labeling Compliance Seminar November 10, 12, 14, 2025 Presented by Mark Kantor and Gisela Leon Register Now! Cosmetic Safety Substantiation Seminar November 18, 2025 Presented by Paula Brock, PhD. Learn More! Claims Substantiation Seminar December 11, 2025 Presented by Paula Brock, PhD. Learn More! Submit Your Questions to the EAS Team Today! Do you have a regulatory question or concern? Are you interested in seeing a particular topic covered in a future issue of eNews? We want to hear from you! Use the EAS Contact Us form to send a note or question to our team any time. Get Notified When Trainings Are Scheduled Are you looking for training in a particular industry or regulatory topic? Review our list of available topics and sign up to be notified when your course of interest is scheduled next. We’re Hiring Independent Contractors! EAS is always interested in broadening our industry experience and expanding our independent consultant team. If you’re interested in joining EAS as a 1099 contract employee, please email your CV to Dean Cirotta at dcirotta@easconsultinggroup.com. Consultant Corner EAS offers over 150 independent consultants strategically located around the globe whose expertise provide core value for clients. Issue of the Month Author Carolina Herrera Samaniego EAS Consulting Group, EAS Independent Consultant Carolina Herrera Samaniego is a regulatory compliance specialist with 4 years of experience in the food industry leading export compliance activities. She is skilled in evaluating international labeling and regulatory requirements for the U.S. (21 CFR 101), Canada, and LATAM. Carolina has participated in multiple FDA audits and has reviewed over 150 export labels. Learn more about working with EAS Consulting Group 👍 So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™ EAS Consulting Group, 1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 750, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA, (571) 447-5500 Manage preferences |
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