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The discussion centers on the international sales of commercial agricultural products, specifically hot peppers, and the regulatory landscape surrounding them. A participant references a wholesaler with 58 years of experience, claiming there are no FDA import or export laws for selling hot peppers to friendly countries. The conversation also touches on the involvement of U.S. drug companies in purchasing ingredients like capsaicin, which is used in pain relief creams. Participants share resources, including links to the USDA APHIS website for further inquiries.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of international trade regulations
  • Knowledge of agricultural product import/export processes
  • Familiarity with FDA regulations
  • Awareness of the pharmaceutical industry's sourcing practices
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  • Research USDA APHIS guidelines for importing/exporting agricultural products
  • Investigate FDA regulations specific to hot peppers and other agricultural commodities
  • Explore the role of capsaicin in pharmaceutical applications
  • Learn about the logistics and risks of international agricultural trade
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Individuals involved in international trade, agricultural exporters, pharmaceutical professionals, and anyone interested in the regulatory aspects of selling agricultural products across borders.

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With the width, breadth, diverse background and multicultural membership here, I am guessing, I hope correctly, that one or more of you may have advice on the following:

International sales of commercial agricultural products (think hot peppers),
Through my investigation through a single source of a wholesaler with 58 years experience in selling wholesale on he auction market. I am told there are no import or export laws that the FDA has on the books that allow for the selling or buying or hot peppers to friendly countries of the US. I am not sure this is true, and if it isn't, what permits and costs are associated with dealing with produce in general, not to mention the risk involved of dealing with foreign them, or their brokers directly.

Lastly does anyone here deal with US drug companies that either buy or sell ingredients used in making medications, for instance, capsaicin is used in cremes incorporated into patches for temporary pain relief.

Rhody...
 
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