Foreign Food Facility Registration
Per YearIncludes professional filing + U.S. Agent
Transparent professional pricing for FDA food, drug, medical device, cosmetics, U.S. Agent, labeling, listing, import, renewal, and specialized compliance services.
Use this page to compare our professional service fees across food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. Government fees, where applicable, are shown separately so you can see the real cost structure.
Professional service fees for food facility registration, U.S. Agent representation, labeling, FSVP, Prior Notice, food safety plans, and import compliance.
Explore Food ServicesIncludes professional filing + U.S. Agent
Professional registration filing service
One-time professional service
For foreign food facilities; FDA charges $0
Per label / review
First product · $800 each additional
Per filing
Scope depends on products, suppliers, and importer structure
Importer/agent scope reviewed before quoting
Facility- and product-specific
Case-specific review and response
Starting professional fee for first SKU
Based on importer and product scope
Professional fees for drug establishment registration, Labeler Code, NDC/product listing, U.S. Agent, labeling, DMFs, verification, and import-alert matters.
Explore Drug ServicesProfessional establishment registration service
One-time professional service
Per code / product
Per review
One-time professional service
Annual professional representation
Private verification; not FDA-issued
Depends on DMF type and submission scope
Case-specific regulatory support
Professional service fees are separate from FDA government user fees. Most establishments required to register must also pay FDA's annual establishment registration fee.
Explore Medical Device ServicesProfessional service · FDA government fee separate
Per device
One-time professional service
Per product review
Annual professional representation
Private verification; not FDA-issued
Scope depends on quality-system needs
Professional renewal service · FDA fee separate
Case-specific regulatory support
Per standard Laser Product Report submission
Professional service fees for cosmetic facility registration, product listing, labeling, business identifiers, California reporting, verification, and ongoing MoCRA maintenance.
Explore Cosmetics ServicesAnnual professional service; facility renewal itself is biennial
Per product
Per review
One-time service; DUNS is optional on Form FDA 5066
California reporting scope reviewed before quoting
Private verification; not FDA-issued
Annual professional maintenance service
Food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics follow different registration and maintenance rules. This page keeps those programs separate instead of applying one set of rules to every category.
Covered food facilities register with FDA and renew in each even-numbered year between October 1 and December 31.
Drug establishments register and list applicable drug products under FDA's drug registration and listing framework.
Applicable device establishments register and list devices; FDA also assesses an annual establishment registration user fee.
Covered cosmetic facilities renew every two years from initial registration, while responsible persons update product listings annually.
A strong regulatory service starts with the correct scope, uses the right identifiers and FDA system, and follows the maintenance schedule that actually applies.
Identify the correct category, establishment role, facility requirement, product listing requirement, U.S. Agent obligation, and importer-side responsibilities.
Confirm the identifiers that actually apply, such as food-facility UFI/DUNS, FEI, DUNS for certain device workflows, or drug labeler information.
Organize the facility, ownership, product, category, contact, and representation information required for the applicable FDA system.
Provide or update U.S. Agent representation when required by the applicable FDA program for a foreign establishment.
Food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics do not all renew on the same schedule. Each account should follow its program-specific maintenance timeline.
Evaluate labels, claims, ingredient statements, warnings, and product information against the regulatory framework that applies to the product.
Retain confirmations, reference numbers, submission records, and professional work products needed for ongoing compliance and client documentation.
Assist with amendments, renewals, detained shipments, Import Alerts, corrective actions, and other follow-up work when included in scope.
These are separate concepts, and the exact U.S. Agent duties differ across FDA-regulated categories.
| Attribute | U.S. Agent | Owner / Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Communications link between FDA and applicable foreign establishment | Legal entity that owns or operates the establishment |
| Where located | In the United States when required by the program | Can be domestic or foreign depending on establishment |
| Who designates | The foreign establishment / registrant | The business itself |
| Same role across FDA programs? | No — duties and verification differ by food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics | No — establishment responsibilities also vary by category |
Plain-language definitions for common identifiers, systems, and compliance terms that appear across our service pages.
FDA Unified Registration and Listing System, an umbrella platform used for several FDA registration and listing programs.
Food Facility Registration Module used for FDA food facility registration and biennial renewal.
FDA Establishment Identifier, a facility identifier used across several FDA programs.
Nine-digit identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet. FDA recognizes DUNS as an acceptable UFI for food facility registration; its role differs by program.
U.S.-based contact required for certain foreign establishments under category-specific FDA rules.
National Drug Code used in drug listing; an NDC does not by itself mean FDA approval.
FDA-assigned component of the NDC that identifies the labeler.
Foreign Supplier Verification Program for many U.S. importers of food.
Advance notice to FDA for imported food shipments before arrival.
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022.
FDA's Quality Management System Regulation for medical devices, effective February 2, 2026.
CDRH document-control identifier assigned to a received radiation safety report; not FDA approval.
Many issues come from using the wrong FDA program, renewal calendar, identifier, or product classification—not simply from missing a form.
Applying one renewal schedule to every FDA program can create missed deadlines or inaccurate compliance advice.
Registration, listing, NDC assignment, or an accession number should not be marketed as FDA approval or certification.
Using DUNS, FEI, UFI, registration number, or listing number interchangeably can cause bad filings and misleading records.
A foreign establishment can face registration or communication problems when its designated U.S. Agent cannot fulfill required duties.
Mismatched legal names, addresses, ownership information, or facility identifiers can delay or prevent registration processing.
Drug listings, device listings, cosmetic product listings, and other records require program-specific maintenance when information changes.
Drug-like, disease, performance, or approval claims can change classification or create labeling violations.
Registration alone does not satisfy separate importer-side requirements such as FSVP, Prior Notice, entry documentation, or admissibility.
Direct answers about professional service fees, FDA government fees, renewal cycles, MoCRA, drug registration, device fees, and laser reporting.
Unless a card specifically says otherwise, the prices shown are professional service fees paid to FDA Registration Assistance. FDA itself charges no fee for food facility registration. Medical device establishment registration is different because FDA charges a separate annual MDUFA establishment registration user fee.
Our professional service fee is $858 per year for foreign food facility registration with U.S. Agent service and $858 per year for domestic food facility registration. FDA itself charges $0 to register a food facility.
No. FDA states that there is no fee required to register a food facility. Third-party registration and U.S. Agent providers may charge professional service fees.
FDA's FY 2026 annual medical device establishment registration fee is $11,423 for October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Our professional service fee is separate.
FDA's FY 2027 annual medical device establishment registration fee is $13,785 for October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Our professional service fee is separate.
The professional fee is $3,500 for one standard Laser Product Report / Radiation Safety Product Report preparation and submission package. Additional testing, variance work, extensive redesign, or separate medical-device submissions are outside the standard scope unless included.
Our professional Drug Establishment Registration service is $849 per year. Other FDA user fees may apply to specific drug programs or applications, but those are separate from this professional service.
Our Drug U.S. Agent service is $849 per year for applicable foreign drug establishments.
Our professional NDC / drug product listing service is $199 per code or product. Possession of an NDC does not mean FDA approved the drug.
Our MoCRA facility registration and annual U.S. Agent service is $849 per year when U.S. Agent representation is required. Registration does not mean FDA approval.
Covered cosmetic facilities renew their FDA registration every two years from the date of initial registration. This is not a universal October-to-December even-year window.
The responsible person must provide updates to covered cosmetic product listings annually. Our professional product listing service is $200 per product.
No. FDA's current Form FDA 5066 requires the facility FEI and lists the facility DUNS Number as optional. Our $399 DUNS service is available for companies that need a DUNS for business or other regulatory workflows.
No. Facility registration, product listing, device listing, an NDC, or a radiation-report accession number generally does not mean FDA approved, cleared, certified, or endorsed the product. Separate premarket requirements may apply depending on the category.
Covered food facilities renew every two years during the October 1 through December 31 period of each even-numbered year.
Drug establishments renew registration annually between October 1 and December 31.
Medical device establishments that are required to register renew annually. The annual FDA establishment registration user fee is separate from our professional renewal service.
Custom-quote services vary by product count, supplier count, technical complexity, agency history, corrective-action needs, or submission scope. We review the case before setting a professional fee.
Send us your company location, product category, manufacturing location, intended U.S. activity, and import structure. We will map the regulatory pathway and confirm the applicable professional fees before work begins.
Yes. All prices on this page are shown in U.S. dollars unless a specific service states otherwise.
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