FDA nod must for processed food exports to US

 The Indian exporters of food processed food, marine food and agro-based food to the US will have to register themselves with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US under the new Bio-terrorism Act to be effective from December 12, 2003.

 Addressing a seminar on the US Visa Regulations and changes in FDA rules under the Bio-Terrorism Act organised by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), southern region, Rafeeque Ahmed, the president of FIEO, said: