30 Jul 2025
🍽️FDA Announces VQIP User Fee Rate for Fiscal Year 2026
Food Safety Modernization Act Voluntary Qualified Importer Program User Fee Rate for Fiscal Year 2026
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the fiscal year (FY) 2026 annual fee rate for importers approved to participate in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) that is authorized by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), as amended by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This fee is effective on August 1, 2025, and will remain in effect through September 30, 2026.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice outlines the fee structure for the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), requiring importers to pay $9,620 for participation. This regulatory requirement establishes a direct financial burden on businesses involved in importing food, making compliance necessary and financially impactful.