How to Get Permission to Register a Food Facility
Running a business can be overwhelming if you don’t have all your ducks in a row. You think you’ve checked all the boxes and are ready to ship to the United States, only to find out the facility that manufactures your products is not registered with the FDA. If this is you, US Imports is here to help.
If your brand is manufactured by someone else, you must get permission to register their facility with the FDA. The FDA requires that all U.S. and foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack or store food, beverages, or dietary supplements exported to the United States must register. If your facility is not registered with the FDA, your business may face serious consequences.
Why Do You Have to Get Permission to Register a Food Facility?
Only the owner of a facility can register with the FDA. However, the owner can give someone written permission to register their facility. If you fail to obtain permission from the owner the registration may be rejected by the FDA and your products cannot be sold in the United States. If you receive permission but fail to file the registration, then your products will be refused entry into the U.S.A. If you register a facility knowing you do not have the owner’s permission then you face criminal prosecution for making false statements to a government agency.
How US Imports Can Help You Register a Facility
US Imports has a vast array of services to help with all your FDA-related needs. We offer a Permission to Register Facility with FDA Form if your brand is manufactured by someone else. Once you get permission from the owner, you can file an FDA Registration to import your products into the United States. Once registered with the FDA you will receive a facility registration number which you will need to use when filing your U.S. Customs paperwork. As part of the registration process you are required to appoint a U.S. Agent to act as liaison between the facility and the FDA. Our qualified U.S. Agents will assist in FDA communications with the facility, respond to questions concerning the facility’s products, and assist the FDA in scheduling inspections of the facility.
What To Do After Registering with the FDA
After you register a facility with the FDA, your customers, suppliers, or customs brokers may ask to show your Certificate of Registration. A Certificate of Registration gives your products some credibility and customers may be more likely to choose your brand over another because your registration is verified.
Takeaway
Registration is one of the simplest, yet most overlooked aspects of running a food, beverage, or supplement business. Once you obtain an FDA Registration, your business will run a lot smoother. US Imports can take away the guesswork and get your business on track with our various FDA compliance packages. Our trained experts are here to help your business be successful. You can rest easy knowing professionals are taking care of the mundane aspects of owning a business while you can focus on the most important thing, running your business.
