To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently opened an application portal for a Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) for fiscal year 2022. Through a voluntary, fee-based model, VQIP provides participating importers with expedited review and import entry of human and animal foods into the United States. The importers who participate can benefit from greater speed and predictability, allowing them to avoid unexpected delays upon the products’ arrival in the United States. In turn, consumers can benefit from importers’ improved supply chain safety, security, and reliability. Some of the specific benefits for participating importers include: