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

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

FDABridge Team•Jan 1, 2026•1 min read

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The FDA published 'Questions and Answers Regarding Food Facility Registration' to clarify registration requirements under FSMA. Farms conducting primary production activities 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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