The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the fiscal year (FY) 2024 user fee rates for importers participating in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), and the fees for accreditation and certification bodies participating in the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program (TPP). User fee rates are authorized by FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and are collected to cover the agency’s cost of administering programs.
VQIP is a voluntary, fee-based program for the expedited review and importation of foods from importers who achieve and maintain a high level of control over the safety and security of their supply chains. The FY 2024 VQIP user fee rate will be effective on August 1, 2023, and supports program benefits from October 1, 2023–September 30, 2024. At present, FDA is not offering an adjusted fee for small businesses. Approved VQIP applicants must pay the user fee before October 1, 2023 to begin receiving benefits for FY 2024.