CBP Reminds of FDA Ending Some Affirmation of Compliance Codes
CBP noted that the FDA has end-dated some Affirmation of Compliance (AofC) codes, so they're no longer available for use. Use of the following codes will result in a reject, CBP said in a CSMS message:
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- ANA -- Abbreviated New Animal Drug Number (replaced with VAN)
- CFR -- Code of Federal Regulations Section
- DHC -- Dioxin Health Certificate
- INA -- Investigational New Animal Drug Number (replaced with VIN)
- LF1 -- Low Value-Food/Food Related Products <= $200
- LF2 -- Low Value-Food/Food Related Products >$200 but <=$500
- LF3 -- Low Value-Food/Food Related Products >$500 but <=$10000
- LR1 -- Low Value-Non Rx Rad. Emitting Products <= $200
- LR2 -- Low Value-Non Rx Rad. Emitting Products >$200 but <=$10000
- MFA -- Medicated Feed Application Number
- NAD -- New Animal Drug Application Number (replaced with VNA)
- PAC -- Private Analytical Certificate Date
CBP said information on current valid AofC codes is available by referring to the recent AofC guidance document posted to FDA's website (here).