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Low-Acid Canned Foods (LACF) and Acidified Foods (AF) sold in the U.S. must have a Food Canning Establishment (FCE) number and a Scheduled Identification (SID) on file with FDA. Without both, your product cannot legally enter U.S. commerce. We prepare and submit the full FCE-SID package.
What's Included:
FCE establishment registration (Form FDA 2541)
SID process filing per product (Form FDA 2541e for acidified foods, 2541f for low-acid foods in metal containers, etc.)
Process authority review confirming your thermal process is filed correctly
Confirmation of FDA acceptance and your FCE/SID numbers
Reference documentation for your records, suitable for FDA inspection
Up to 3 product/process filings included; additional product filings $389 each
Who It's For:
Manufacturers of low-acid canned foods (canned vegetables, soups, dairy, meat in hermetically sealed containers) or acidified foods (pickled vegetables, salsas, sauces with acidified pH ≤ 4.6) intended for U.S. sale. Also applies if you import these products and are the responsible importer of record.
FAQs:
Q: Do I need a process authority before filing?
A: Yes — FDA requires the thermal process to be developed or validated by a recognized process authority. We coordinate with your existing process authority or refer you to one if needed.
Q: Does FCE-SID need annual renewal?
A: The FCE establishment registration follows the same biennial cycle as standard FDA food facility registration. SIDs don't expire but must be updated if your process or formulation changes.
Q: What if my product is exempt?
A: Some acidified foods with naturally low pH (e.g., fresh citrus juice, certain fermented products) are exempt. Our FCE-SID Exclusion Certificate service documents the exemption.
Low-Acid Canned Foods (LACF) and Acidified Foods (AF) sold in the U.S. must have a Food Canning Establishment (FCE) number and a Scheduled Identification (SID) on file with FDA. Without both, your product cannot legally enter U.S. commerce. We prepare and submit the full FCE-SID package.
What's Included:
FCE establishment registration (Form FDA 2541)
SID process filing per product (Form FDA 2541e for acidified foods, 2541f for low-acid foods in metal containers, etc.)
Process authority review confirming your thermal process is filed correctly
Confirmation of FDA acceptance and your FCE/SID numbers
Reference documentation for your records, suitable for FDA inspection
Up to 3 product/process filings included; additional product filings $389 each
Who It's For:
Manufacturers of low-acid canned foods (canned vegetables, soups, dairy, meat in hermetically sealed containers) or acidified foods (pickled vegetables, salsas, sauces with acidified pH ≤ 4.6) intended for U.S. sale. Also applies if you import these products and are the responsible importer of record.
FAQs:
Q: Do I need a process authority before filing?
A: Yes — FDA requires the thermal process to be developed or validated by a recognized process authority. We coordinate with your existing process authority or refer you to one if needed.
Q: Does FCE-SID need annual renewal?
A: The FCE establishment registration follows the same biennial cycle as standard FDA food facility registration. SIDs don't expire but must be updated if your process or formulation changes.
Q: What if my product is exempt?
A: Some acidified foods with naturally low pH (e.g., fresh citrus juice, certain fermented products) are exempt. Our FCE-SID Exclusion Certificate service documents the exemption.