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Read practical guides about food registration, MoCRA, drug filings, and the paperwork that comes before your products enter the market.

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FoodApr 20, 2026

FDA Inspections of Foreign Registered Facilities: What to Expect and How to Prepare

The FDA has authority to inspect foreign food and drug facilities. Understanding how inspections are triggered, what inspectors look for, and what the outcomes mean helps foreign manufacturers stay prepared.

FoodApr 14, 2026

FDA Food Facility Registration: Step-by-Step Tasks for Foreign Facilities

Check whether a facility must register, match its DUNS/UFI, confirm its U.S. Agent and account access, then submit and retain FDA registration evidence.

FoodApr 10, 2026

Why the FDA Rejects Food Facility Registrations: Common Mistakes Foreign Manufacturers Make

FDA food facility registration rejections are almost always preventable. The most common causes are DUNS mismatches, missing US Agent information, and incorrect product category codes.

FoodApr 8, 2026

Exporting Food to the United States from Southeast Asia: FDA Compliance for ASEAN Manufacturers

To export food to USA from Southeast Asia, ASEAN manufacturers must hold FDA facility registration, a DUNS number, a US Agent, and compliant labels.

FoodApr 7, 2026

What Is a UFI Number and How It Affects FDA Food Facility Registration

The UFI — Unique Facility Identifier — is the FDA's term for the identifier required in food facility registration. The DUNS number currently serves this role. Here is what foreign facilities need to know.

FoodApr 6, 2026

FDA Packaged Food Export Checklist: What Foreign Manufacturers Must Have Ready

A complete FDA packaged food export checklist covering registration, DUNS, US Agent, Prior Notice, and label compliance for foreign manufacturers.

FoodApr 5, 2026

What Is a US FDA Agent for a Foreign Food Facility?

Foreign food facilities subject to FDA registration need a US Agent. Understand the appointment, communication role, coverage agreement and renewal responsibilities.

FoodApr 4, 2026

Who Needs FDA Food Facility Registration? Activities, Exemptions and Evidence

Determine whether a food facility must register, which exemptions may apply, and which identifier and FDA record prove the task complete.

FoodApr 3, 2026

What Is a DUNS Number and Why Food Exporters Need One Before FDA Registration

Food facility registration uses a facility-specific DUNS number as the FDA-recognized UFI. Check the physical address before registering or renewing.

FoodApr 3, 2026

What Documents to Prepare Before Starting FDA Food Facility Registration

Missing documents are the top reason FDA food facility registrations stall. Here is the complete checklist of what foreign manufacturers must have in hand before opening the FDA's registration system.

FoodApr 2, 2026

Shell Egg Producer Registration: Part 118 Applicability, Records and Separate Food-Facility Duties

Assess the farm, hen count, sales route and treatment before choosing egg filings. Part 118 registration, refrigeration and food-facility registration are distinct obligations.

FoodApr 1, 2026

Exporting Food to the United States from the Middle East: What You Need Before Your First Shipment

Export food to USA from Middle East? FDA registration, a US Agent, DUNS number, and label compliance are required before shipping.

FoodMar 30, 2026

FDA export certificates: product, shipment and eligibility

Identify the product, shipment route and requested document before choosing an FDA export-certificate programme. Registration and certificates are different.

FoodMar 22, 2026

FSMA Preventive Controls: What Foreign Food Manufacturers Must Include in Their Food Safety Plans

FSMA's Preventive Controls rule requires foreign food manufacturers exporting to the US to have documented food safety plans with hazard analysis, preventive controls, and monitoring procedures.

FoodMar 14, 2026

How to Get a DUNS Number for FDA Registration: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Food Exporters

Check for an existing facility DUNS record, request or update it through D&B's FDA route, then use the confirmed UFI in the applicable food registration.

FoodMar 12, 2026

How to Export Food from Vietnam to the USA: Complete FDA Guide

A practical checklist for Vietnamese food exporters preparing FDA filings, US Agent coverage, and label review before their first shipment.

FoodMar 10, 2026

Keeping FDA food facility records current: updates, ownership and renewal

Choose the correct FDA action for a facility change, distinguish a new owner from a routine update, and keep confirmations and service responsibilities clear.

FoodMar 10, 2026

DUNS Number FAQ for Foreign Food Exporters: Common Questions Before FDA Registration

Answers on D&B lookup, acquisition, record updates, timing and the FDA-accepted food UFI, with DUNS, FEI and registration numbers kept separate.