How can I, as a broker, forwarder, importer or association, help my clients and members comply with the new regulations?
As a professional in your business, you work diligently on behalf of all your many clients or members. You stay aware of all the laws, regulations and trends that affect your business. You realize that it takes only one small change in one regulation to adversely affect your clients’ and members’ businesses. Professionals focus on one core business activity and use other professionals to handle related functions. If you are a broker, you use a freight forwarder; if you are an importer, you use a customs broker. Similarly, use of a professional company to serve as your U.S. FDA Agent, an agent whose function is to serve as a required communications link between your clients and members and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, helps insure the full compliance with the new regulations. You can help your clients and members by referring them to a professional firm with the background and expertise to register your clients and members with the FDA, as required under the new regulations, a
