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US FDA Food Facility Registration & FSMA

USFDA Registration Certification Consultancy

Mandatory FDA registration and FSMA compliance for facilities exporting food to the USA.

Typical timeline: 1–3 weeks (registration)

What is USFDA Registration?

Facilities that manufacture, process, pack or hold food for consumption in the United States must register with the US FDA and renew every two years. We manage registration and help you meet the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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Who needs USFDA Registration?

  • Any facility exporting food, ingredients or feed to the USA

USFDA Registration requirements

  • FDA facility registration and biennial renewal
  • US agent designation
  • Prior notice for shipments
  • FSMA preventive controls food safety plan
  • Supplier verification support for US importers (FSVP)

Benefits of USFDA Registration certification

  • Legal requirement for US export
  • Fewer shipment detentions
  • FSMA readiness

How HL Associates gets you certified

  1. 1Facility registration
  2. 2US agent designation
  3. 3Prior notice setup
  4. 4FSMA food safety plan
  5. 5Mock FDA inspection

USFDA Registration — frequently asked questions

How often must USFDA food facility registration be renewed?

Every two years, between October and December of each even-numbered year.

Start your USFDA Registration journey today

Talk to a lead auditor about your plant, your customers and your timeline. Free expert consultation — we reply within 24 hours.

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