08/24/2026
U.S. IMPORT ENFORCEMENT: AFRICAN FOOD EXPORTERS, PAY ATTENTION!
Selling spices and dried foods into the U.S. is a major opportunity, but one compliance problem can put an exporter or product under increased scrutiny.
Recent FDA Import Alert updates cover issues directly relevant to spices and dried agricultural products, including pesticide residues, Salmonella, heavy metals, misbranding, and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) compliance. FDA’s spice category specifically includes active alerts involving pesticide residues and Salmonella.
For African farmers, processors, and exporters, the message is simple:
Do not wait until your shipment reaches the U.S. border to discover a compliance problem.
Know your destination requirements, work with reliable laboratories, maintain traceability, and verify your products before shipping.
At Custodia Agritech, we encourage exporters to think beyond producing for export, produce for compliance.
If you are preparing to export spices, dried foods, or other agricultural products to the U.S. and need guidance on export-readiness, testing priorities, documentation, or compliance requirements, connect with us for consulting support.
You can also join our upcoming webinar for practical guidance on reducing export rejection risks and preparing products for international markets. Check the comment section for the registration link.
