BSFL Import Compliance USA — Quality You Can Verify
Every shipment of BSFL and mealworm products we deliver to the USA is fully compliant with US import regulations. BSFL import compliance in the USA involves multiple agencies and documentation requirements — we manage all of it on your behalf so you receive a clean, landed shipment with zero compliance surprises.
US BSFL Import Compliance Requirements We Meet
Importing insect protein into the USA requires coordination across FDA, USDA APHIS, and US Customs. Here is what C&F Group handles for every shipment:
FDA Prior Notice — Filed before every shipment departs origin. Required for all food and feed ingredients entering the US.
FDA Facility Registration — Our partner facilities are registered with the FDA as required under US food safety law.
Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by the origin country's agricultural authority. Required for insect-derived feed ingredients entering the USA.
US Customs Entry — Import entry prepared and filed by our customs broker. Duties paid as part of our DDP service.
USDA APHIS Compliance — Insect-derived products are reviewed under USDA APHIS guidelines. We ensure all classifications and declarations are accurate.
Certificate of Analysis (COA) on Every Shipment
Every product we ship comes with a full Certificate of Analysis. Our COA documents include:
-Crude Protein %
-Crude Fat %
-Moisture %
-Ash %
-Fiber %
-Heavy metals panel (Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic)
-Microbiological panel (Salmonella, E. coli, Total Plate Count)
COA documentation is available before shipment confirmation. If your quality team needs to review specs before placing an order, we send the COA with your sample
Product Specifications at a Glance
| Product | Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Moisture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dried BSFL (Whole) | ~40–42% | ~28–35% | ≤10% |
| Defatted BSFL Meal | ~45–50% | ≤8% | ≤10% |
| BSFL Oil | — | ~99% | — |
| Dried Mealworms (Whole) | ~48–52% | ~28–33% | ≤10% |
| Defatted Mealworm Powder | ~65–70% | ≤5% | ≤10% |
| Mealworm Oil | — | ~99% | — |
How We Verify Partner Facility Quality
C&F Group sources from verified partner facilities — not anonymous spot-market suppliers. Our founding team has 10+ years of insect farming and processing experience, which means we evaluate facilities the way a manufacturer would:
-On-site production process review
-Raw material sourcing verification
-Drying and processing temperature controls
-Packaging and contamination prevention
-Documentation and traceability systems
We don't rely on paper audits alone. We know what good insect protein production looks like from the inside.
BSFL Import Compliance FAQ
Is BSFL approved for use in US animal feed? Yes. Black soldier fly larvae meal is approved as an ingredient in poultry, swine, and aquaculture feed under AAFCO and relevant USDA guidelines. Regulatory status continues to expand.
Do I need to handle any import paperwork myself? No. Our DDP import service includes all documentation — FDA prior notice, phytosanitary certificate, customs entry, and duty payment. You receive a clean landed shipment.
Can you provide documentation for our supplier audit? Yes. We can provide COA, facility information, and supporting compliance documents upon request.
Request Documentation or a Compliance Consultation
If your procurement or quality team has specific BSFL import compliance questions before placing an order, contact us. We respond within 48 business hours.