Food Safety & FDA Regulatory Compliance
Michael Alvarez is a food safety and FDA regulatory compliance professional with extensive experience assisting domestic and foreign food manufacturers, processors, importers, distributors, and Amazon sellers with U.S. regulatory requirements.
He is experienced in evaluating foreign supplier documentation, FDA food facility registration requirements, Foreign Supplier Verification Program compliance, food and dietary supplement labeling, ingredient and allergen declarations, import documentation, and shipment readiness.
Michael regularly works with international suppliers and U.S. importers to identify documentation gaps, review food safety records, and support compliance with applicable U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements.
What Michael Works On
Experience
- Assist domestic and international food companies with FDA registration, food safety, labeling, importing, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Review foreign supplier records to evaluate whether required food safety and verification documentation is complete and appropriate for the product and supplier.
- Evaluate food safety plans, HACCP plans, third-party audit reports, product specifications, Certificates of Analysis, recall procedures, allergen controls, and corrective action records.
- Support U.S. importers with Foreign Supplier Verification Program documentation and supplier approval activities.
- Review food and dietary supplement labels for required FDA labeling elements, including statements of identity, net quantity declarations, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, Nutrition Facts, Supplement Facts, and responsible-firm information.
- Assist foreign food facilities with FDA food facility registration, UFI/DUNS requirements, U.S. Agent representation, and registration renewals.
- Help importers and manufacturers identify compliance gaps before products are shipped or introduced into U.S. commerce.
- Provide regulatory support for processed foods, dietary supplements, beverages, seafood products, oils, grains, powders, canned foods, confectionery products, and other packaged foods.
- Communicate with suppliers and clients across multiple countries regarding FDA documentation and U.S. import requirements.
- Maintain organized compliance records and provide clients with written findings, corrective recommendations, and readiness checklists.
Products & Commodities Experience
Experience reviewing compliance documentation for:
Working Knowledge & Practical Experience
Professional Training & Certifications
Languages
Global Supply Chain Experience
Michael has supported manufacturers, suppliers, and importers located throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa — communicating U.S. regulatory requirements to foreign facilities and reviewing records prepared for international supply chains.
About Michael Alvarez & FDA Registration Assistance
Who is Michael Alvarez?
Michael Alvarez is a food safety and FDA regulatory compliance professional and Client Support Specialist at FDA Registration Assistance. He assists domestic and foreign food manufacturers, importers, and Amazon sellers with FDA food facility registration, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) compliance, food and supplement labeling, and import readiness — working with suppliers and importers worldwide to identify documentation gaps and support U.S. FDA compliance.
What does FDA Registration Assistance do?
FDA Registration Assistance is a regulatory compliance firm that helps domestic and foreign food, medical device, drug, and cosmetic businesses comply with U.S. FDA requirements. Services include FDA food facility registration, U.S. Agent services, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) compliance, import alert resolution, label review, Prior Notice coordination, medical device establishment registration, and device listing. The firm is located in Miami, Florida and serves clients in 135+ countries.
How can I contact Michael Alvarez or FDA Registration Assistance?
You can reach FDA Registration Assistance by phone at +1 (928) 275-8333, by email at michael@fdaregistrationassistance.com, or through the contact form on the website. The firm is located in Miami, Florida and serves clients globally.
