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Temporary Extension To Submit Name of International Mail Service and Mail Tracking Number for Food

On September 25, 2025, FDA published a final rule (90 FR 46045) amending the prior notice regulations. Under 21 CFR 1.281(b)(10), beginning October 1, 2026, prior notice submissions for food arriving by international mail are required to include:

• The name of the international mail service; and
• The mail tracking number.

The final rule also allows prior notice for food arriving by international mail to be submitted through the PNSI or the U.S. CBP ABI/ACE/ITDS (21 CFR 1.280(a)(2)).

Since publication of the final rule, FDA has become aware that additional time may be needed for submitters to use and the agencies to fully implement the system functionality that receives such information. Therefore, FDA does not expect industry to submit the international mail service name and mail tracking number until May 1, 2027.

• Enforcement Policy to Delay Requirements to Submit International Mail Tracking Number and Mail Service Name Until May 1, 2027: Guidance for Industry

For further information contact: Peter Ajuonuma, Office of Inspections and Investigations, Food and Drug Administration, at OIIpolicystaffs@fda.hhs.gov.

For questions regarding Prior Notice, contact the FDA's Division of Targeting and Analysis at (866) 521-2297 or prior.notice@fda.hhs.gov.

For ACE inquiries, contact FDA ACE Support at ACE_Support@fda.hhs.gov.

You may submit comments to Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0179 at any time.