CSMS# 17-000070 - Information on FDA ACE Rejects and Importer of Record Reminder

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02/08/2017 04:12 PM EST

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In an effort to keep the trade community aware of how ACE is progressing for FDA transmissions, FDA has identified the most common FDA (bucket 2) rejects.



• Invalid Product Code

• Invalid Food Facility Registration Number

• Mismatch between Food Facility Registration and Manufacturer

• Invalid state/zip code combination

• Foreign Consignee

• Duplicate Entry

• Missing or incomplete entity address



For specific information related to the various FDA error codes, please refer to FDA’s Error Guide, http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForIndustry/ImportProgram/EntryProcess/ImportSystems/UCM516615.pdf





Reminder: Beginning Thursday, 2/9/17, Importer of Record contact information will be mandatory for all commodities except foods. Please contact ACE Support for questions regarding this or any other change related to FDA Supplemental Guide v. 2.5.





For questions, contact FDA ACE Support: ACE_Support@fda.hhs.gov or 877-345-1101 or 571-620-7320.