Federal Register #FDA-2026-N-7709

FDA Announces FY 2027 User Fee for Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced the annual user fee for importers participating in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) for fiscal year 2027. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Office of Financial Management - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory user fee for program participation. - Products/Services Requested: - Annual VQIP user fee for importers seeking expedited review and importation of food products - Fee amount: $9,994 per approved importer - Covers FDA's costs for application review, onsite performance evaluations, and related activities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Payment is required before the start of the benefit year to maintain VQIP participation - Non-payment results in ineligibility or revocation of VQIP status - The fee is calculated based on estimated FDA work hours and travel costs - Applies only to importers seeking VQIP benefits under the Food Safety Modernization Act

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces the fiscal year 2027 annual fee rate for importers approved to participate in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), authorized by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as amended by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. The fee is effective from August 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The notice details the fee calculation methodology, payment instructions, and consequences of non-payment. It also provides information on the estimated costs of FDA work hours and travel related to the program.

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