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Delays for FSIS Approvals for Export Labeling Increase

Delays for exporters seeking approval of labeling by the Food Safety and Inspection Service are now up to 24 to 25 business days, FSIS said in its March 8 constituent update newsletter. To minimize the delays, exporters should “clearly indicate…

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the specific reasons(s) for temporary approval,” and “combine multiple labels into one temporary approval application if appropriate,” FSIS said. Label approval is only required for a few types of labels, but that includes products for export with labeling deviations from domestic products. Delays for labeling approvals have increased slightly since late February.