# Import Alert 54-18: DETENTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND BULK DIETARY INGREDIENTS THAT ARE OR CONTAIN NEW DIETARY INGREDIENTS

**Compliance Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Alert number | 54-18 |
| Name | DETENTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND BULK DIETARY INGREDIENTS THAT ARE OR CONTAIN NEW DIETARY INGREDIENTS |
| Industry | Dietary supplements |
| Type | DWPE |
| Last published | 2025-06-27 |

## Why this score
- Detention without physical examination.

Source: U.S. FDA Import Alerts (accessdata.fda.gov) (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1158.html). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T19:38:30.901Z.
From FDA's published import alert list; the FDA alert page (linked) is authoritative and lists the firms and products covered. Informational only, not regulatory advice.