1. Check the type of food that is to be sent. SME SHIPPING prohibits the delivery of food that requires temperature control, frozen food, food that is not packaged properly, and foods that include meat, milk, or eggs, as its ingredients.
Requesting a permit for the production site, which takes into account the environment, tools and machinery that are clean, have a standardized production process, a comprehensive packaging and labeling process, a sanitized waste disposal, cleaning, maintenance, and workers outfitted with the appropriate working attire. Upon receiving certification of the production site, the facility will receive an 8-digit FDA standard ID number. One ID is only limited to one facility.
Requesting a permit for a food product, which consists of a 13-digit FDA ID number. Exporters might produce processed or semi-processed food which may pose low, medium, or high-level risks to consumers, and thus must apply for this FDA certification first.
Additionally, due to the COVID-19 situation, a food hygiene certification document issued by the FDA, which certifies that the food production process has been conducted in a safe and controlled environment, thus making it safe for consumers, is also required for the export process.
