Which Caribbean countries do you work in?

We work with clients across the Caribbean by arrangement. Tell us where you are and what you need.

What does a U.S. importer expect from a Caribbean supplier?

Typically FDA registration, a U.S. Agent, and food safety documents the importer can use for its supplier verification.

How long does it take to get export-ready?

It depends on where your program is today. After an assessment we give you a plan and timeline with the quote.

Can the work be done remotely?

Much of it can, including document review and planning. On-site work and travel are quoted by arrangement.

Caribbean food safety consultant

Across the Caribbean, food businesses and public agencies ask us for two kinds of help: meeting U.S. requirements for export, and building food safety programs at home.

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Our work in the region includes equipment procurement for a national livestock authority. The team is led by a former Minnesota Department of Agriculture inspector.

Requirements for Caribbean food sold in the United States

FDA registration: Facilities outside the United States that produce food for U.S. consumers register with FDA.
U.S. Agent: Each registered foreign facility designates a U.S. Agent as its contact with FDA.
FSVP: U.S. importers verify their foreign suppliers under the Foreign Supplier Verification Program and will ask for supporting records.
FSMA: The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act rules shape what U.S. buyers expect from suppliers.

Clients in the region

National agencies and livestock authorities
Seafood, sauce and specialty food exporters
Producers supplying hotels and resorts
Importers sourcing equipment and supplies

Services for Caribbean clients

FDA U.S. Agent & Import/ExportU.S. Agent service and registration support
Equipment RentalFood safety equipment (coming soon)
GFSI Audit Preparation (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000)Gap assessments and mock audits for SQF, BRCGS or FSSC 22000
HACCP & SOP DevelopmentHACCP plans and SOPs for export products

Guide to download

Coming soon

Exporting food to the U.S.: FDA registration, U.S. Agent and FSVP checklist

What exporting food to the U.S. involves: FDA food facility registration, a U.S. Agent, and the importer’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP).

We’ll add this guide here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Which Caribbean countries do you work in?: We work with clients across the Caribbean by arrangement. Tell us where you are and what you need.
Do you work with government agencies?: Yes. Our work includes equipment procurement for a national livestock authority in the Caribbean.
What does a U.S. importer expect from a Caribbean supplier?: Typically FDA registration, a U.S. Agent, and food safety documents the importer can use for its supplier verification.
How long does it take to get export-ready?: It depends on where your program is today. After an assessment we give you a plan and timeline with the quote.
Can the work be done remotely?: Much of it can, including document review and planning. On-site work and travel are quoted by arrangement.

Start with an assessment

Building a food safety program or preparing to export? Start with an assessment.

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