Selling On Amazon – Everything you need to know!

When importing food, beverages, and dietary supplements into the United States after selling through Amazon, everything must comply with the FDA regulations for not only labeling and ingredients but claims as well. Your specialists here at US Imports are here to assist sellers with FDA compliance so they are not shut out of the largest market in the world – Amazon.

How do I sell legally on Amazon?

That is a great question! To start selling on Amazon legally, our Amazon Sellers Essentials Bundle has everything you need! There are several things that need to be completed including FDA Registration, U.S. Agent, FDA Label Review, FDA Claims Review, and FDA Prior Notice. Here is a little breakdown of what each one consists of.

• FDA Registration and U.S. Agent – Importers are responsible for designating an FSVP Agent upon entry of a food product into the United States. As an FSVP Agent, you must be a qualified individual that is physically located within the U.S. to serve as the importer’s representative with the FDA. Not sure who to have as an FSVP Agent? Look no further, one of our US Import's highly qualified representatives can serve as your U.S. FSVP Agent.
• FDA Label Review – Any food and dietary supplements must be properly labeled. What does that mean? Labels must be in English and comply with all FDA Labeling requirements. This is where our labeling experts come in. They review your label and provide you with a complete markup of suggested changes plus, you get a second review of the same label following any changes to set you up for success.
• FDA Claims Review – When it comes to labeling claims, it can become tricky. Claims that may be approved in other countries, may not always be allowed in the United States, which is where our US Imports’ experts can not only review your claims, but also offer alternative suggestions in order to maintain compliance with the FDA.
• FDA Prior Notice – To avoid refused admission into U.S. ports, it is extremely important to provide prior notice to the FDA before the arrival of your shipments. Here at US Imports’ we can assist you in both drafting and filing those Prior Notices. 

Do I need to do anything else to sell on Amazon?

While you can legally sell on Amazon after completing the Amazon Sellers Essentials Bundle mentioned above, there are some other steps that you should still strongly consider in order to cover all of your bases.

Some of those include your Trademarks, FSVP Plan, and DUNS Number along with your EIN Number. A Trademark can help protect your name, logo, or slogan from your competition while your FSVP Plan provides proof and verifies that your products are being manufactured in accordance with U.S. safety standards. A DUNS Number is a unique nine-digit number that is required for businesses when registering with the FDA while your EIN Number is your employer identification number used and given by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service that is used when filing U.S. Customs paperwork as well as registering with the FDA. 

In Conclusion

Once you complete all these necessary steps, you will be able to sell on Amazon efficiently and successfully while also following all rules and regulations. To speed up the process, allow US Imports to help with all your FDA compliance needs today!