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CBP Reminds of FDA Ending Some Affirmation of Compliance Codes

CBP noted that the FDA has end-dated some Affirmation of Compliance (AofC) codes, so they're no longer available for use. Use of the following codes will result in a reject, CBP said in a CSMS message:

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  • ANA -- Abbreviated New Animal Drug Number (replaced with VAN)
  • CFR -- Code of Federal Regulations Section
  • DHC -- Dioxin Health Certificate
  • INA -- Investigational New Animal Drug Number (replaced with VIN)
  • LF1 -- Low Value-Food/Food Related Products <= $200
  • LF2 -- Low Value-Food/Food Related Products >$200 but <=$500
  • LF3 -- Low Value-Food/Food Related Products >$500 but <=$10000
  • LR1 -- Low Value-Non Rx Rad. Emitting Products <= $200
  • LR2 -- Low Value-Non Rx Rad. Emitting Products >$200 but <=$10000
  • MFA -- Medicated Feed Application Number
  • NAD -- New Animal Drug Application Number (replaced with VNA)
  • PAC -- Private Analytical Certificate Date

CBP said information on current valid AofC codes is available by referring to the recent AofC guidance document posted to FDA's website (here).