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CBP’s Form 5106 Crackdown Starts September 18: A Bad Address Could Stop an Entry

by Jana Marie Dippold | Sep 18, 2026 | News

From AFOA General Counsel, Olsson Frank Weeda:   Here you will find our most recent memorandum regarding the voiding importer of record numbers on September 18, 2026, when Form 5106 information is inaccurate or incomplete. Because a voided IOR number cannot be...

VEOS Announces Mark Hingiss Retirement | Addition of Darrik Bunker

by Jana Marie Dippold | Sep 14, 2026 | News

Veracity Edible Oil Solutions proudly makes two announcements – read about both here.

Proposed Rule – Substances Generally Recognized as Safe

by Jana Marie Dippold | Aug 11, 2026 | News

From AFOA General Counsel, Olsson Frank Weeda (OFW): On August 10, 2026, during the HHS Food Policy Celebration, the FDA released its much-anticipated proposed rule, “Substances Generally Recognized as Safe” which was published in the Federal Register today. If...

FDA Releases 2026 Human Foods Program Guidance Agenda

by Jana Marie Dippold | Jul 8, 2026 | News

From AFOA General Counsel, Olsson Frank Weeda: Here you will find the memorandum entitled, “FDA Releases 2026 Human Foods Program Guidance Agenda.” Notably, the 2026 Agenda includes the agency’s continued priority of drafting the following, “Compliance Policy Guide...

CAPE Phase 1 CBP Webinar Summary – IEEPA Duty Refunds

by Jana Marie Dippold | Apr 17, 2026 | News, Uncategorized

From AFOA General Counsel, Olsson Frank Weeda: Here you will find our firm’s memorandum dated April 17, 2026, summarizing key takeaways from U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) webinar held on April 16, 2026, regarding the launch of Phase 1 of the...

Updates to IEEPA Duty Refund Process: CBP confirms that Phase 1 of CAPE will launch on April 20

by Jana Marie Dippold | Apr 14, 2026 | News

From AFOA General Counsel, Olsson Frank Weeda: Here is a client memorandum providing critical updates on the IEEPA duty refund process following the recent CBP directives. The memo details CBP’s confirmation that Phase 1 of the Consolidated Administration and...
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  • CBP’s Form 5106 Crackdown Starts September 18: A Bad Address Could Stop an Entry
  • VEOS Announces Mark Hingiss Retirement | Addition of Darrik Bunker
  • Proposed Rule – Substances Generally Recognized as Safe
  • FDA Releases 2026 Human Foods Program Guidance Agenda
  • CAPE Phase 1 CBP Webinar Summary – IEEPA Duty Refunds

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