Your connection
to the U.S. food
market.
Registration support for global food, ingredient, and flavor businesses. A clear process. A dedicated U.S. connection.
ACROSS THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN
One clear path.
Support at every step.
From your first registration to your next renewal, choose the support that fits your facility.
Food facility registration
Support preparing and submitting an FDA food facility registration for facilities supplying food to the U.S. market.
Explore service ↗U.S. agent services
A U.S. point of contact for foreign food facilities, with the service scope confirmed before appointment.
Explore service ↗Biennial registration renewal
Renewal preparation and submission support for the October–December window in even-numbered years.
Explore service ↗Registration updates & changes
Help reviewing changes to your registration information and identifying the appropriate next action.
Explore service ↗Complex requirements.
A considered process.
Start with your business goals. We define the service scope before any filing or agent appointment.
Tell us about your facility ↗- 01
Share your requirements
Tell us your facility location, products, and the service you need.
- 02
Confirm scope & quote
Review the service, fees, responsibilities, and authorization before proceeding.
- 03
Prepare & complete the next step
Provide the required information so the agreed service can move forward.
A market-wide perspective.
Made for the businesses
behind the food.
Whether you manufacture finished products, supply ingredients, or hold food for export, registration begins with your facility’s activities and intended market.
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Ingredient, additive, and flavor suppliers
- Dietary supplement and component businesses
- Packing, storage, and animal food facilities
Does my food or ingredient company need to register?+
The requirement generally applies to facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for U.S. human or animal consumption. Ingredients, flavors, and dietary supplement components can be within scope. Exemptions and supply-chain circumstances must be reviewed.
Does FDA charge a registration fee?+
FDA does not charge for food facility registration or renewal. USAgent.com is an independent private service; any agreed fees are for our services. You are not required by FDA to use a third-party provider.
What does a U.S. agent do?+
A U.S. agent acts as a communications link between FDA and a foreign food facility. Appointment and responsibilities should be agreed before the agent is designated.
Is registration the same as FDA approval?+
No. Registration does not establish FDA approval of a facility or its products. Other food safety, ingredient, labeling, and import requirements may apply.
What information should I prepare?+
Prepare the physical facility details, contacts, trade names, product categories, activities, and an FDA-acceptable unique facility identifier. Foreign facilities also need U.S. agent details. Do not submit passwords or confidential account credentials in an inquiry.
Your facility.
Your next market.
Tell us what you need. Start with a tailored service quote.