FDA Food Facility Registration Support
We help food businesses prepare the information needed for FDA Food Facility Registration.
Key facts about FDA Food Facility Registration
No FDA fee — and you can register directly
FDA does not charge a fee for food facility registration, and facilities are not required to use a third party. Our fees are for administrative support only.
FDA issues a registration number
FDA does not issue a registration certificate. What FDA provides is a registration number.
Foreign facilities need a U.S. Agent
For foreign facilities, FDA verifies that the designated U.S. Agent has agreed to serve before confirming registration and issuing a registration number.
A DUNS number is used as the facility identifier
FDA requires a Unique Facility Identifier (UFI) and recognizes the DUNS number as acceptable. If you don't have one yet, you can request one from Dun & Bradstreet.
Official FDA source (opens in a new tab) · U.S. Agent VIS (opens in a new tab)
Who may need to register?
Generally, facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for consumption in the United States. Traders and brokers that do not handle food themselves are generally not required to register, but the facility that makes or holds the food may need to.
Renewal
Registrations must be renewed every other year. The current renewal period is October 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. Registrations not renewed by the deadline are considered expired.
Don't have a DUNS number yet?
You can still start your request. We'll guide you on obtaining a DUNS number. Make sure the name and address registered with your DUNS number match your facility information.
Dun & Bradstreet — Get a D-U-N-S Number (opens in a new tab)
FDA Food Facility Registration Support
We help food businesses prepare the information needed for FDA Food Facility Registration.