Cooperative Arrangements
A Cooperative Arrangement is a written understanding that FDA can establish with one or more foreign governments or international partners that describes the willingness and good-faith intentions of FDA and its counterpart(s) to engage in cooperative activities. Cooperative Arrangements can have a variety of titles, including "Memorandum of Understanding."
Even with a Cooperative Arrangement in place, the FDA cannot share non-public information unless a Confidentiality Commitment exists.
Narrow results by:
| COUNTRY/ORGANIZATION | SUBJECT | EFFECTIVE DATE | EXPIRATION DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union (DG SANTE) | Shellfish Safety | 07/31/2020 | Indefinite |
| India | Medical Products Safety FDA/CDSCO (Hindi) [Pdf 1.8MB] CDSCO/FDA (Hindi) [Pdf 1.7MB] |
02/24/2020 | Indefinite |
| Mexico | Food Safety Partnership Español |
09/29/2020 | Indefinite |
| Mexico | Safety and Sanitary Quality of Refrigerated Fresh and Frozen Aquacultured Molluscan Shellfish Exported from the United Mexican States to the United States of America Español |
11/01/2018 | 11/1/2023 |
| Canada | 04/25/2016 | Indefinite | |
| Australia, Brazil, and Canada (Multilateral) | 11/17/2012 | Indefinite | |
| Australia | Food Safety Systems Recognition - Update on Australian regulatory agencies | 04/18/2017 | Indefinite |
| Australia | Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice Inspections | 10/11/2000 | Indefinite |
| Australia | Animal Pharmaceuticals Exchange of Information | 02/18/1997 | Indefinite |
| Australia | Orphan Products | 08/13/1997 | Indefinite |
| Australia | Medical Device Good Manufacturing Practices Inspection Information | 02/17/1993 | Indefinite |
| Australia | Shellfish Safety | 09/12/1986 | Indefinite |
| Australia | Dry Milk Products | 11/28/1979 | Indefinite |
| Brazil |
Statement of Cooperation to Enhance Activities of Mutual Interest |
12/21/2021 | 12/21/2026 |
| Belgium | Dry Milk Products | 11/06/1974 | Indefinite |
| Canada | Sharing Information and Facilitation of Collaborative Research Projects FDA/CFIA CFIA/FDA |
10/18/2017 | 10/18/2022 |
| Canada | Food Emergency Situations | 01/05/1998 | Indefinite |
| Canada | Drug Plan/Inspection Good Manufacturing Practices | 10/01/1973 | Indefinite |
| Canada | Exchange of Information on Radiological Health Compliance Programs | 12/16/1974 | Indefinite |
| Canada | Shellfish Safety | 04/30/1948 | Indefinite |
| Canada | Good Laboratory Practices Phase I/Non-Clinical Labs | 05/10/1979 | Indefinite |
| Canada | Agricultural Trade (Veterinary Drugs and Pesticides) | 12/04/1998 | Indefinite |
| Canada and Mexico | Scientific and Regulatory Fields of Health: Cooperation | 10/30/1995 | Indefinite |
| China |
Registration of U.S. Food Manufacturers Exporting to China |
6/15/2017 | Indefinite |
| China |
Implementing Arrangements: |
11/21/2014 | Automatically renews every 5 years |
| China | Food safety risk assessment, management, and communication [Pdf 846 KB] | 12/11/2013 | Indefinite |
| China | Safety of drugs and medical devices | 12/11/2007 | Automatically renews every 2 years |
| China | Safety of Food and feed | 12/11/2007 | Automatically renews every 5 years |
| Denmark | Dry Milk Products | 01/19/1979 | Indefinite |
| European Union (EC, DG SANCO) |
Food Safety | 09/23/2005 | Indefinite |
| Finland | Imported Food Products Certification | 03/04/1984 | Indefinite |
| France | Law Enforcement Cooperation | 12/02/2014 | Indefinite |
| France | Good Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs | 03/18/1986 | Indefinite |
| France | Caseins | 01/15/1987 | Indefinite |
| France | Cheese Certification Program for Listeria | 01/21/1987 | Indefinite |
| Germany | Good Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs | 12/23/1988 | Indefinite |
| Germany | Sharing of Information and Facilitation of Collaborative Research Projects | 08/31/2021 | 08/31/2026 |
| Iceland | Shellfish Safety | 12/28/1978 | Indefinite |
| Ireland |
Certification requirements for caseins, caseinates, and mixtures exported from Ireland |
07/01/2022 | 07/01/2027 |
| Italy | Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs | 12/19/1989 | Indefinite |
| Japan | Shellfish Safety | 10/24/1962 | Indefinite |
| Japan | Good Laboratory Practices Phase I/Non-Clinical Labs | 04/15/1983 | Indefinite |
| Japan | Puffer Fish | 10/24/1988 | Indefinite |
| Japan |
Exchange of Good Manufacturing Practices Inspection Information |
12/27/2000 | Indefinite |
| Korea |
06/15/2015 06/15/2020 |
06/15/2020 06/15/2023 |
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| Mexico |
Cooperation on the Produce Safety Partnership for Fresh and Minimally Processed Produce |
07/24/2014 | Indefinite |
| Mexico |
Cantaloupe NEW |
11/16/2012 | Indefinite |
| Mexico |
Cantaloupe Extended |
04/30/2012 | Indefinite |
| Netherlands | Dry Milk Products | 01/08/1979 | Indefinite |
| Netherlands | Good Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs | 12/20/1988 | Indefinite |
| New Zealand | Food Safety Systems Recognition | 12/10/2012 | Indefinite |
| New Zealand | Horticultural Produce (strawberries/kiwifruit); Pesticides | 03/13/1995 | Indefinite |
| New Zealand | Safety and Defense of Foods for Human Consumption and Animal Feeds | 09/30/2015 | Indefinite |
| Norway | Rennet Casein | 02/26/1982 | Indefinite |
| Norway | Smoked Salmon | 10/15/1996 | Indefinite |
| PAHO |
05/05/2016 07/30/2019 |
Indefinite Indefinite |
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| Philippines | Food Products | 09/18/1986 | Indefinite |
| Russia | Food Products | 03/29/1996 | Indefinite |
| Russia | 05/27/2010 | Indefinite | |
| Spain | Clementines | 09/27/2000 | Indefinite |
| Sweden | Dry Milk Products | 11/02/1977 | Indefinite |
| Sweden | Good Laboratory Practices Phase I/Non-Clinical Labs | 05/25/1979 | Indefinite |
| Sweden | Drug Plant Inspections Good Manufacturing Practices; Exchange of Information [subject matter is covered by the U.S.-EU Pharmaceuticals Good Manufacturing Practices Annex] | 10/17/1972 | Indefinite |
| Switzerland | Drug Plant Inspections | 10/28/1968 | Indefinite |
| Switzerland | Good Laboratory Practices Phase II/Non-Clinical Labs | 04/29/1985 | Indefinite |
| Switzerland | Drug Plant Inspections; Regulatory Cooperation (Agreed Minutes) | 08/07/1998 | Indefinite |
| Taiwan (Taipei) | Medical Device Inspections | 01/09/1998 | Indefinite |
| United Kingdom | Shellfish Safety | 09/07/1982 | Indefinite |
| United Kingdom | Medical Device Inspection of Manufacturers | 06/06/1986 | Indefinite |
For additional information about Cooperative Arrangements, contact OC-OGPS-IA@fda.hhs.gov.
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