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Certain countries require U.S. exporters to be listed on FDA's official export list before they'll accept shipments of dairy, seafood, infant formula, collagen, or gelatin products. US Imports specialists prepare and file your petition with FDA to be included on the Export Listing Module (ELM), so your products can clear customs in destination markets that mandate the listing.
What's Included:
Full petition preparation for inclusion on FDA's Export Listing Module (ELM)
Verification of your facility's eligibility for the product category (dairy, seafood, infant formula, collagen, or gelatin)
Compilation of supporting documentation per FDA and destination-country requirements
Submission via FDA's Export Listing system and direct follow-up with FDA reviewers
Confirmation of your listing on the ELM and reference documentation for your export files
Email support for FDA clarification requests during the review window
Who It's For: U.S. manufacturers and exporters of dairy, seafood, infant formula, collagen, or gelatin products shipping to countries that require FDA export listing as a condition of import. Common destinations include China, the EU, and several Latin American and Asian markets. If your destination country accepts a standard Export Certificate instead, our Export Certificate for Food or Supplements service is the right fit.
FAQs:
Q: How long does the ELM petition process take?
A: We typically submit within 5–7 business days of receiving your facility and product details. FDA review timelines vary by product category — dairy and seafood petitions are usually processed within 30–60 days; infant formula can take longer. We track the petition and update you at each stage.
Q: Which countries require ELM listing?
A: It varies by product category and destination. China requires it for dairy, seafood, and infant formula. The EU requires it for certain seafood and dairy. Other markets impose category-specific requirements. We confirm your destination's requirements during intake.
Q: How is this different from an Export Certificate?
A: An Export Certificate (CFG or CFS) is a per-product or per-shipment document attesting that your product can be legally sold in the U.S. ELM listing is a facility-level inclusion on FDA's official exporter list — required before certain countries will accept any shipment from your facility. Many exporters need both.
Certain countries require U.S. exporters to be listed on FDA's official export list before they'll accept shipments of dairy, seafood, infant formula, collagen, or gelatin products. US Imports specialists prepare and file your petition with FDA to be included on the Export Listing Module (ELM), so your products can clear customs in destination markets that mandate the listing.
What's Included:
Full petition preparation for inclusion on FDA's Export Listing Module (ELM)
Verification of your facility's eligibility for the product category (dairy, seafood, infant formula, collagen, or gelatin)
Compilation of supporting documentation per FDA and destination-country requirements
Submission via FDA's Export Listing system and direct follow-up with FDA reviewers
Confirmation of your listing on the ELM and reference documentation for your export files
Email support for FDA clarification requests during the review window
Who It's For: U.S. manufacturers and exporters of dairy, seafood, infant formula, collagen, or gelatin products shipping to countries that require FDA export listing as a condition of import. Common destinations include China, the EU, and several Latin American and Asian markets. If your destination country accepts a standard Export Certificate instead, our Export Certificate for Food or Supplements service is the right fit.
FAQs:
Q: How long does the ELM petition process take?
A: We typically submit within 5–7 business days of receiving your facility and product details. FDA review timelines vary by product category — dairy and seafood petitions are usually processed within 30–60 days; infant formula can take longer. We track the petition and update you at each stage.
Q: Which countries require ELM listing?
A: It varies by product category and destination. China requires it for dairy, seafood, and infant formula. The EU requires it for certain seafood and dairy. Other markets impose category-specific requirements. We confirm your destination's requirements during intake.
Q: How is this different from an Export Certificate?
A: An Export Certificate (CFG or CFS) is a per-product or per-shipment document attesting that your product can be legally sold in the U.S. ELM listing is a facility-level inclusion on FDA's official exporter list — required before certain countries will accept any shipment from your facility. Many exporters need both.