Buyer procurement guide

Does FDA food facility registration mean FDA approval?

No. Food facility registration records a facility with the U.S. FDA; it does not mean the facility or product is FDA approved, certified, endorsed or authorized.

The reviewed FDA Food Facility Registration record shows registration number 17916965028 with valid status for a foreign human-food facility and an expiry date of 31 December 2026. The recorded category includes dietary supplements, herbals and botanicals, with manufacturer/processor activity.

This status must be described only as facility registration. A privately issued “Certificate of FDA Registration” is not an FDA-issued certificate and should not be used as an “FDA Certified” badge. Registration status should be rechecked before relying on it for a shipment or supplier-qualification decision.

Buyer verification checklist

  • Status: food facility registration
  • Current expiry: 31 December 2026
  • Meaning: registration only
  • Not permitted: FDA Approved or FDA Certified claims
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