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FDA Food Facility Registration: First-Time Registrant Questions from South Africa

First-time registrants from South Africa have practical questions about who must register and what the process involves.

FDABridge Team•Jan 1, 2026•1 min read

FDA food facility registration is mandatory for every foreign facility that manufactures or processes food for US consumption. Farms in primary production, restaurants, and retailers are exempt. Registration must be renewed between October 1 and December 31 in every even-numbered year. FDABridge manages the full process. Visit fdabridge.com/food-facility-registration.

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