Review the actual facility and record
Confirm whether the facility remains required to register and whether an exemption applies. Review its legal name, physical address, activities, food categories, contacts and facility-specific DUNS/UFI address match. The food registration number, DUNS/UFI and FEI have different purposes; a public FEI entry does not prove that a food registration or renewal is complete.
Separate ordinary changes from a new owner
Required registration information generally must be updated within 60 calendar days of a change, except a change of owner. For an actual new owner, the former owner cancels within 60 calendar days and the new owner submits a new registration before beginning the covered manufacturing, processing, packing or holding activities. The former owner’s deadline is not a 60-day operating grace period for the new owner. An operator, agent or name change is not automatically an ownership change; check the actual facts.
Submit the correct action and retain confirmation
Use authorized FDA Industry Systems access and the applicable electronic action unless FDA has granted a waiver. An update can require verification of the UFI/address, new U.S. Agent consent or the person authorizing submission. Review validation messages and retain FDA’s confirmation and the current record. An electronic update is considered updated when FDA sends confirmation, unless notified otherwise. A saved draft, invoice or private agent contract is not completion evidence.
Coordinate changes with 2026 renewal
Facilities required to register renew in October–December of even-numbered years; the 2026 period is October 1–December 31. A routine update is not renewal. A genuine renewal can include required changes if those changes are submitted within their 60-day deadline; do not postpone a change until December 31 merely because renewal is due. Private agent coverage has its own agreed term and is not the FDA registration cycle.
Recover access through the right process
For lost account access or unknown registration details, follow FDA’s official recovery instructions rather than creating a duplicate registration. Do not share FIS-FURLS usernames or passwords. Use authorized accounts/subaccounts and legitimate registration-access procedures. A genuine ownership change, compromised information or an FDA suspension notice needs the appropriate separate response; a new record is not a shortcut around a suspension.
Agree professional scope and responsibility
Agree filing support, reminders, contact coverage, follow-up, custody of records and fees in writing. The facility’s responsible parties retain their obligations to provide accurate information and meet applicable requirements. Do not assume every customer receives automatic handling of every filing or deadline. Professional help does not guarantee absence of delays, inspection results or import admission. Ask FDABridge about the specific record and agreed scope.
Food facility registration: https://fdabridge.com/food-facility-registration
2026 food renewal guide: https://fdabridge.com/blog/fda-food-facility-registration-renewal-2026
Help and service scope: https://fdabridge.com/contact