Is there a new policy for the import of biological bags into the USA?

As of 2023, the following may be relevant information and trends regarding the US import policy or progress of biological specimen transport bags:

1. Regulatory updates for biological specimen transportation
CDC and DOT regulations: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have strict regulations on the transportation of biological specimens, especially packaging and labeling requirements involving infectious substances (such as UN3373 and UN2814 categories).

Update content: In recent years, the United States has strengthened the safety and compliance review of biological specimen transportation, which may impose higher quality standards on imported biological specimen transport bags.

2. Environmental protection and sustainability requirements
Environmentally friendly materials: The United States has increasingly stringent environmental requirements for medical and biological specimen transportation products, and imported transport bags may need to meet recyclable or degradable material standards.

Reduce plastic use: Some states (such as California) have strict restrictions on disposable plastic products, which may affect the material selection of biological specimen transport bags.

3. Customs and import review
FDA review: If the biological specimen transport bag is classified as a medical device, it may need to be reviewed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Tariff policy: According to the changes in Sino-US trade relations, the tariffs of some medical-related products may be adjusted. Please pay attention to the latest tariff list.

4. Technological innovation
Smart transport bags: In recent years, smart biological sample transport bags with functions such as temperature monitoring and GPS tracking have become increasingly popular, and the US market has increased demand for such high value-added products.

Antibacterial materials: Transport bags with antibacterial coatings or materials are more popular, which meets the high safety requirements of the US market.

Recommendations
Follow official information: Check the official websites of CDC, DOT and FDA regularly to learn about the latest policies.

Communicate with suppliers: Make sure that the transport bags meet the latest US import standards and regulations.

Environmental protection and innovation: Consider using environmentally friendly materials or smart technologies to enhance product competitiveness.