FDA Food Facility Registration

Registering a food facility with the FDA is a critical compliance step, but it can often feel overwhelming—especially for first-timers. At RAPS, we offer comprehensive food facility registration services for businesses based in India, Asia-Pacific, and beyond. Our expert support is available on all working days to assist with registration, label review, and acting as your official FDA Agent.

Why Register Your Food Facility?

In compliance with the Bioterrorism Act of 2002 (enforced from December 12, 2003), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires certain food facilities to register to help safeguard the nation’s food supply against potential threats and emergencies.

Who Needs to Register?

Facilities engaged in manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding food for human or animal consumption in the U.S. must register. However, some establishments are exempt, including:

Farms
Retail food outlets
Restaurants and other foodservice operations
Nonprofit food establishments
Fishing vessels not involved in processing
Facilities that only store packaged food unopened to the environment

Our Services Include:

Step-by-step guidance through the registration process
Label review to ensure compliance with FDA regulations
Acting as your official U.S. Agent for FDA communications

Partner with RAPS to simplify your FDA food facility registration and maintain compliance with U.S. food safety regulations efficiently and confidently.

Food Facility Registration – Fees & Timeline

At RAPS, we offer more than standard U.S. Agent representation—we bring deep expertise in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for food, beverages, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals. Our team includes skilled auditors and regulatory specialists, ensuring your FDA food facility registration is smooth, accurate, and fully compliant.

We offer some of the most competitive rates in the industry without compromising on quality. Here's a breakdown of our services and timelines:

Fee Structure:

Annual U.S. Agent Representation: USD 349
15-Minute Expert Consultation: USD 249Our digital marketing consultants will help you develop an online presence that drives traffic and generates leads. We'll help you create a content marketing strategy, optimize your website for search engines, and develop social media campaigns.

Processing Timelines:

FDA Food Facility Registration: Completed in under 12 hours during working days
DUNS Number Request (if needed): Typically 7–14 business days

FDA Food Facility Registration Renewal

Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011, all domestic and foreign facilities involved in the manufacturing, processing, packing, or storage of food, beverages, and nutraceuticals for the U.S. market must renew their registration every two years (biennially).

Renewal Deadline: Registrations must be renewed by December 31 of each biennial cycle.
U.S. Agent Authorization: Foreign facilities must authorize their U.S. Agent to complete the renewal process on their behalf.

Failure to renew will result in automatic cancellation of the facility’s registration. Products arriving at U.S. ports from unregistered facilities will be held by Customs and will not be released to the importer, owner, or consignee until the facility is re-registered and issued a new 11-digit FDA registration number.

Ensure uninterrupted access to the U.S. market by choosing a trusted partner who understands both the regulatory framework and the operational demands of your business.