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FDA 2018 Food Facility Registration Guidance: Farm Exemption Explained for Nigerian Exporters

In 2018, the FDA published final guidance clarifying who must register under FSMA, focusing on the farm exemption.

FDABridge Team•Jan 1, 2026•1 min read

The FDA published 'Questions and Answers Regarding Food Facility Registration' to clarify registration requirements under FSMA. Farms in primary production are exempt. A farm that processes products may fall under the mixed-type farm facility category requiring registration. FDABridge conducts registration obligation analysis. Visit fdabridge.com/food-facility-registration.

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