Food facility registrations that are not renewed by December 31, 2026 expire. An expired registration cannot be renewed later, but it can be replaced with a new registration, usually within one to two business days.
Register Again Now → What to DoQuick answer: If you did not renew your FDA food facility registration between October 1 and December 31, 2026, FDA treats it as expired and cancels it. You cannot renew it after the deadline. Submit a new registration with a valid DUNS number and U.S. Agent, give the new registration number to your importer and broker, and only then ship. Still before December 31? Renew now instead.
Under FDA's food facility registration rules (21 CFR 1.241), a facility that does not submit its renewal between October 1 and December 31 of an even-numbered year has an expired registration. FDA then cancels registrations that expired because they were not renewed. Failing to renew is also a prohibited act under section 301(dd) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
There is no grace period and no late renewal. After December 31, the only way back is a new registration, which comes with a new registration number.
Food from a foreign facility that is not registered can be held at the U.S. port of entry, or moved to a secure facility, until the facility is registered. Storage and demurrage costs are yours.
Prior Notice for food shipments includes the manufacturer's registration number. An expired number creates problems for your importer and customs broker at filing.
U.S. buyers and Amazon often check registration status. An expired registration can pause orders until you show a new, valid number.
Your new registration number replaces the old one everywhere: importer records, broker files, product listings and certificates.
When we handle your registration, we keep the account details on file and send reminders before every renewal window, so it does not happen again.
The same price as a renewal. No rush fee, no FDA fee.
Includes FDA Food Facility Registration and U.S. Agent service only. FSVP, label review, Prior Notice and amendments are separate. No FDA fee. Subject to service agreement and eligibility.
If the registration is not renewed between October 1 and December 31, 2026, FDA considers it expired, and FDA cancels registrations that have expired because they were not renewed. There is no grace period. Food from a foreign facility without a valid registration can be held at the U.S. port of entry.
No. Renewal is only possible during the October 1 to December 31 window. After that, an expired or cancelled registration cannot be renewed; the facility submits a new registration instead.
Yes. A new registration receives a new registration number. Your importer, customs broker and anyone filing Prior Notice for your shipments will need the new number.
Once we have your details, a valid DUNS number and payment, the new registration is usually submitted within one to two business days, and FDA's online system issues the number on submission. FDA then verifies the U.S. Agent and the DUNS number.
No. FDA does not charge for food facility registration or renewal. Our fee covers the registration work and U.S. Agent service.
You should not. Food from a foreign facility that is not registered can be held at the port until the facility is registered, which adds storage costs and delays. Register first, then ship.
Work begins within one business day of payment. No FDA fee.
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