FDA Announces FY 2027 VQIP, TPP User Fee Rates
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the fiscal year (FY) 2027 user fee rates for importers approved to participate in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) and accreditation and certification bodies interested in participating in the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program (TPP).
User fee rates are authorized by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and allow FDA to assess and collect fees to cover the agency’s cost of administering these programs.
Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP)
VQIP is a voluntary, fee-based program that offers importers who achieve and maintain a high level of control over the safety and security of their supply chains expedited review and importation of human and animal foods into the U.S.
The FY 2027 VQIP user fee supports program benefits from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Approved VQIP applicants must pay the user fee before October 1, 2026 to begin receiving benefits for FY 2027.
The FY 2027 VQIP User Fees are detailed in the Federal Register notice.
Accredited Third-Party Certification Program (TPP)
TPP is a voluntary program in which FDA recognizes “accreditation bodies” that may accredit third-party “certification bodies.” The certification bodies can conduct food safety audits and issue certifications of foreign food facilities. The FY 2027 TPP user fee rate will be effective on October 1, 2026 and will remain in effect through September 30, 2027.
The FY 2027 Third-Party Certification Fees are detailed in the Federal Register notice.
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