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Why Every Ghanaian Company Exporting to the US Needs a DUNS Number

The DUNS number is a prerequisite for FDA food facility registration and is required in many US government processes.

FDABridge Team•Jan 1, 2026•1 min read

The DUNS number is a 9-digit business identifier from Dun & Bradstreet adopted by US federal agencies as a standard identifier. FDA incorporated it into food facility registration workflows. For Ghanaian exporters, the DUNS number is not optional. FDABridge guides the DUNS acquisition process. Visit fdabridge.com/duns-number.

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