VQIP Benefits Portal Closing May 31, 2021

The US Food and Drug Administration’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal for fiscal year (FY) 2022 benefits will close on May 31, 2021. The portal opened on January 1, 2021. VQIP is a voluntary fee-based program for importers who achieve and maintain control over the safety and security of their supply chains. VQIP participants enjoy the benefits of expedited review and importation of human and animal foods into the U.S.

The Benefits of participating can be found on the FDA’s VQIP fact Sheet.

Importers have until May 31,2021 at 11:59 pm EST to submit their online application to participate in VQIP for FY2022 benefits, beginning October 1, 2021. If you have already submitted an application, you may check the status at https://www.access.fda.gov/.