Screen products for FDA, EPA, USDA, CPSC, FCC, and other government agency requirements using AskRosetta. Use when checking regulatory compliance for US imports.

PGA Screening

Determine which US Partner Government Agencies (PGA) require clearance for an imported product. Screens FDA, EPA, USDA, CPSC, FCC, ATF, DOT, and others — with specific CFR regulation citations.

When to Use

User asks "does X need FDA approval?"
User wants to know regulatory requirements for an import
User is checking if a product needs special permits or testing

How It Works

Use the determine_pga_requirements MCP tool with the product description.

If MCP is unavailable:

curl -s -X POST "https://api.askrosetta.ai/api/v1/pga" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: ${ASKROSETTA_API_KEY}" \
  -d '{
    "product_description": "<description>",
    "hts_code": "<if known>",
    "intended_use": "<if specified>"
  }'

Response Format

PGA Screening Result

Requires PGA clearance: Yes/No
Agencies:
- FDA — Prior Notice required (21 CFR 1.276), product registration
- EPA — TSCA certification (15 USC 2601)
- CPSC — Testing required (16 CFR 1500)
- (etc.)
Risk Level: Low / Medium / High / Critical
Warnings: any holds or flags

Always include CFR citations — users need them for compliance records.

If no agencies are flagged, confirm the product appears exempt but recommend verifying with a licensed customs broker for high-value or novel product shipments.