Widely regarded as one of the best FDA U.S. Agents for food facility registration, Orionex handles FDA Food Facility Registration, FCE/SID filing, and U.S. Agent designation for food, beverage, and dietary supplement exporters — with transparent, upfront pricing and no hidden fees.
📅 Already registered? The biennial renewal window is Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 💊 Manufacturing supplements? See our cGMP & NDI notification guide.
What's Included
Every food registration package is handled end-to-end — from initial FDA filing through label compliance and ongoing renewal.
Complete facility registration filed with FDA, plus designated U.S. Agent representation as required under the Bioterrorism Act and FSMA.
Registration of your Food Canning Establishment number for low-acid canned food (LACF) and acidified food processors.
Scheduled Process filings for each product/container/process combination, correctly filed to avoid FDA holds at the border.
Full nutrition facts panel, allergen statement, and ingredient declaration review against 21 CFR Part 101 labeling requirements.
Guidance on Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), Preventive Controls, and Prior Notice obligations for U.S.-bound shipments.
Proactive biennial renewal reminders and a dedicated account manager so your registration never lapses.
Who Needs This
If your facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food, beverages, or dietary supplements for human or animal consumption in the U.S. market, FDA Food Facility Registration is mandatory under the Bioterrorism Act of 2002 and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
This applies whether you're a spice processor in Sri Lanka, a tea exporter in India, a seafood plant in Vietnam, or a supplement manufacturer in the EU — any foreign facility shipping food to U.S. buyers or Amazon FBA warehouses needs an active FDA registration and a U.S. Agent on file.
Simple Process
Our streamlined process gets your food facility registered and compliant fast — without the complexity.
Tell us about your product and market. We assess your needs at no cost.
We provide a clear checklist and guide you through gathering every required document.
We prepare and file directly with FDA. Our 98% first-round acceptance rate means your food facility registration rarely gets delayed by FDA queries.
You receive your official FDA registration number and Certificate of Registration.
Our Credentials
We are not a mailbox service. Orionex is a physically U.S.-incorporated regulatory firm with a dedicated CFSAN-focused team handling food facility registrations every day.
FAQ
Common questions from food, beverage, and supplement exporters about FDA registration.
Every foreign facility that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food, beverages, or dietary supplements for the U.S. market must register with FDA and designate a U.S. Agent. This applies regardless of country of origin — including India, China, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and EU member states. Registration must be renewed every two years (in even-numbered years).
FCE (Food Canning Establishment) and SID (Scheduled Process filing, submitted on FDA Form 2541) apply specifically to low-acid canned food (LACF) and acidified food processors — think canned fish, vegetables, or sauces. If your product falls into these categories, FCE/SID registration is required in addition to standard facility registration.
Orionex charges $300/year for Food Facility Registration, U.S. Agent designation, and an official Certificate of Registration — all-inclusive with no hidden fees. FCE/SID filing and label review are available as add-on services.
Yes. FDA requires every foreign food facility to designate a U.S. Agent — a person or entity physically located in the United States — as a condition of valid registration. Without one, your registration will be rejected.
Unregistered facilities face automatic detention of shipments at U.S. ports of entry (an FDA "refusal of admission"), which can mean significant delays, storage costs, and potential destruction of goods. Registration and an active U.S. Agent are prerequisites for clearing U.S. Customs.
Look for a U.S. Agent that is physically incorporated in the USA, has hands-on food/CFSAN experience (not just general regulatory work), offers transparent fixed pricing, and provides a verifiable Certificate of Registration. Orionex Regulatory Solutions meets all of these criteria, with a 98% first-round FDA acceptance rate and active food-sector clients in 60+ countries.
Transparent pricing. Fast turnaround. Certificate of Registration included.