The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will end its temporary policy of permitting use of the entity identification code “UNK.”
FSVP importers have now had ample time to familiarize themselves with the requirements in 21 CFR 1.509(a). Accordingly, consistent with 21 CFR 1.509(a), the FSVP importer must ensure that their valid, 9-digit DUNS number is provided in the Entity Number field. No earlier than July 24, 2022, CBP will reject an entry line of a food subject to the FSVP regulation when the importer’s DUNS number is not provided in the Entity Number field.
Please advise your buyers that importers of food products need to have a DUNS number assigned for their business. The DUNS number, assigned and managed by Dun & Bradstreet, is available free of charge to importers. It can be obtained by contacting D&B by phone at 866.705.5711, via email at govt@dnb.com, by visiting D&B’s Website, or fdadunslookup.com.
This information is publicly available through CSMS #51738135
If you have questions, please contact the U.S. Regulatory Team at transitionus@willsonintl.com.