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  1. Prior Notice of Imported Foods

Filing Prior Notice of Imported Foods

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OMB Approval Number: 0910-0520
OMB Expiration Date: 7/31/2020
See OMB Burden Statement

Prior Notice must be provided for all food for humans and animals that is imported or offered for import into the United States (Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR), Part 1, Subpart I). Prior notice can be provided in one of two ways:

  • The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP, formerly the U.S. Customs Service) modified the Automated Broker Interface of the Automated Commercial Environment(ABI/ACE) to allow prior notice to be submitted to FDA through the existing interface between CBP and FDA.
  • The Prior Notice System Interface (PNSI) is available to individuals or companies who cannot, or choose not to, file through CBP. PNSI submissions are expected to include prior notice for shipments through international mail; In-Bond entries or admissions into FTZ by carriers or others who do not need to make a full CBP entry at the time of filing the prior notice; filers or brokers who need to file CBP entries at a time the ACE/OASIS interface is not available, and others who simply prefer to use an interactive system.

Getting Started with the Prior Notice System Interface (PNSI)

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About PNSI Version 15.0.0

Release Date: November 14, 2024

Version v15.0.0 of the Prior Notice System Interface (PNSI) introduces significant enhancements as part of the application's modernization efforts. The new version features an updated look and feel, offering a modernized interface that is more visually engaging and user-friendly. Users will benefit from a simplified workflow that makes the Prior Notice submission and review process smoother. Additionally, streamlined processes provide faster navigation and improved efficiency, reducing the time and effort required to manage and submit Prior Notices to the FDA. The modernized version of the application also improves data storage allowing users to now have 3 years’ worth of Prior Notice and Food Article submissions available from their accounts.
Modernized PNSI is compatible in the following browsers:

Modernized PNSI is compatible in the following browsers:

  • Desktop browsers: Chrome, Edge, and Firefox browsers
  • Mobile and tablet browsers: Chrome and Safari on iPhone and Android
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