Government Shutdown Impact: How FDA and Customs Operations Are Affected

Cross Border Compliance with Attorney Benjamin L. England · Oct 28, 2025 · 19m

Episode Summary:

In this episode of FDA Imports: Cross Border Compliance, Benjamin England breaks down how the ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting the FDA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Drawing on his experience as a former FDA regulatory counsel, Benjamin explains how much of the FDA’s operations continue due to user fees and why import enforcement remains active even during a shutdown.

He outlines which inspections are still taking place, which types of products are being prioritized, and how the shutdown impacts imported goods ranging from foods and drugs to cosmetics…