Understanding Costco FSVP Requirements for Supplier Approval
Below is an Expert from the Costco food safety requirement manual.
"Costco US has implemented a Foreign Supplier Verification Program that requires all imported items subject to FSVP per FDA, and regardless of the
importer of record, be verified and issued a letter of compliance by Costco’s qualified individual. The approval letter is specific for the item(s) and facility that produces the item(s)"
Questions
1. How to get a Costco FSVP approval letter?
2. Who is a Costco Qualified individual?
3. If i buy an imported ingredient from a US based distributor, do I need to get a Costco FSVP letter for those ingredients?
Reach out directly to Costco food safety they can better answer these questions for you. In my prior dealings with them they are quick to respond and provide adequate information.
Curious to know if you received any answers?