Under FDA's FSMA, US importers of food-grade dry peas and beans must implement an FSVP to verify that their foreign suppliers produce the commodity in a manner that meets US food safety standards. This requires hazard analysis, supplier audits or other verification activities, and recordkeeping — all of which must be in place before the first shipment arrives.

Dry peas and beans intended for consumption generally do not require an APHIS import permit, but seed-quality pulses intended for planting are subject to APHIS phytosanitary requirements and may require a permit depending on origin. Importers should clarify the intended end use — food, feed, or seed — before shipment to ensure the correct regulatory pathway.