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Articles for exporters dealing with FDA paperwork

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 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.

EUMar 31, 2026

EU Cosmetics Registration: What the CPNP System Requires from Non-EU Brands

EU cosmetics registration through the CPNP system requires a Responsible Person, product information files, and safety assessments.

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.

DeviceMar 26, 2026

Medical Device Registration for Foreign Manufacturers: FY2027 Fees and Pathways

A practical guide to foreign device establishment roles, registration and listing, FY2027 FDA fees, and the separate 510(k), De Novo and PMA routes.

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.

GeneralMar 18, 2026

REACH for Non-EEA Manufacturers: Substance, Importer and Representative Roles

Check the substance and EEA importer first. An eligible non-EEA manufacturer may appoint an EEA Only Representative; registration and data duties depend on the activity and tonnage.

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.

CosmeticsMar 13, 2026

What Foreign Cosmetic Brands Need to Know About MoCRA

The short version of what foreign cosmetic brands should organize before facility registration and product listing under MoCRA.

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.

CosmeticsMar 11, 2026

When cosmetic product listing and label review should be bundled together

Choose the $249-per-product combined service when an applicable MoCRA product listing and a separate professional label review need coordinated information.

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.

CosmeticsMar 9, 2026

What foreign cosmetic facilities should prepare before registration

The main facility details and product information you should organize before starting your MoCRA-related filing work.

FoodMar 8, 2026

What foreign food facilities should prepare before registration

The main company details and facility information you should have ready before you begin the filing process.