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A Stronger IT Partnership Between the FDA and CBP

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Food & Drug Administration: A Stronger IT Partnership Between the FDA and CBP - Opportunities to share technology, data, and resources December 2024
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are exploring potential opportunities for partnership to improve the safety and security of U.S. imports. In a recent meeting, CBP CIO Sonny Bhagowalia and FDA CIO Vid Desai discussed the potential for sharing technology, data, and IT resources to better detect harmful products, reduce delays, and strengthen the supply chain. To inform their vision, the two agencies have co-authored a joint white paper titled A Stronger IT Partnership Between the FDA and CBP: Opportunities to Share Technology, Data, and Resources, that may lead to more formal collaboration. The white paper outlines possible areas for continued discovery and dialogue, including automating data exchanges, improving screening capabilities, enhancing interoperability, and boosting risk assessment efforts. By leveraging innovative technologies and improved data-sharing practices, the agencies could explore opportunities to streamline operations, strengthen the supply chain, and safeguard public health from illegal or unsafe imports.

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