Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-22965
FDA request for comment on VQIP information collection
Buyer
Department of Health and Human Services / Food and Drug Administration
Posted
November 12, 2026
Respond By
January 11, 2027
Identifier
2026-22965
The FDA is seeking public comment on reinstating information collection requirements for its Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP). - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA); no specific office is identified. - Program: VQIP is a voluntary, fee-based program intended to expedite review and import entry for human and animal foods. - Information collected: Importer applications using Form FDA 4041, renewals, reinstatement requests, and preparation and maintenance of Quality Assurance Programs (QAPs). - Estimated annual burden: 1,480 hours for reporting and 1,280 hours for recordkeeping. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; no products or procurement services are being solicited. - Additional notice content: The attachment begins a separate Veterinary Feed Directive notice but does not provide its substantive collection details.
Description
The Food and Drug Administration is seeking public comment on its proposed information collection associated with the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), including a proposed reinstatement of the collection. VQIP is a voluntary, fee-based program providing expedited review and import entry for human and animal foods entering the United States. The collection covers importer applications and renewals, reinstatement requests, and preparation and maintenance of Quality Assurance Programs. Comments are due January 11, 2027.