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U.S. Government Import Protection Programs: When is Enough, Enough?

First there was the FDA Bioterrorism Act, then the Container Security Initiative, followed by The Lacey Act, Importer Security Filing, and finally, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. What's a poor importer to do? 

For those businesses which have the privilege to import goods into the U.S., its owners are well aware of the need for programs designed to enhance the security and safety of international cargo destined for our ports. The horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001 remain embedded in the memories of all Americans and serve as a reminder of the pervasive threat of terrorist activity within our own country. Reports of unsafe consumable goods and tainted foodstuffs continue to surface with increasing regularity.

But will there come a day when we can comfortably make the statement that "enough is enough" of such government-mandated programs? The financial burdens, delivery delays, and technology challenges created by the implementation and execution of our security regulations may have urged many importers to give pause and consider other business endeavors. Some may have unwillingly found themselves unable to survive. So have we reached the safety summit with the existing interventions into international trade? Only our government representatives can offer the answer.

Venetia Huffman
Vice President, Operations & Compliance