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FDA facility registration. Through the FURLS portal.

FDA requires facility registration for: food facilities (manufacturing, packaging, processing, storage of food consumed in US), drug establishments (manufacturers, repackagers, relabelers), cosmetic facilities (after MoCRA), and medical device establishments (manufacturers, specification developers, contract manufacturers). Registration through FURLS portal. Biennial renewal required. Foreign facilities also need US Agent. We register and manage renewals.

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How it works

How we handle FDA Registration, end-to-end.

FDA requires facility registration for: food facilities (manufacturing, packaging, processing, storage of food consumed in US), drug establishments (manufacturers, repackagers, relabelers), cosmetic facilities (after MoCRA), and medical device establishments (manufacturers, specification developers, contract manufacturers).

1

Facility category

Food (FDA Food Facility Registration), drug (Drug Establishment Registration), cosmetic (MoCRA, since 2023), medical device (Device Establishment Registration). Each has different forms and requirements.

2

FURLS account + registration

Create FURLS (Food, Drug, Device Registration and Listings System) account. Complete category-specific registration. US Agent designation if foreign facility.

3

Product listings

Many categories require product listings (drug listing, device listing, cosmetic product listing). We coordinate listing in addition to facility registration.

4

Biennial renewal

All FDA registrations renew every 2 years. We track and refile. Lapse triggers FDA enforcement attention.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent fda registration pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Multi-product listings

$1999
Registration + product listings.

Facility registration plus product listings (drug listings, device listings, cosmetic product listings). For categories where product listings are required in addition to facility registration.

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Compliance subscription

$499
Annual subscription.

Annual subscription for ongoing FDA compliance: biennial renewal, listing updates, US Agent service (for foreign facilities), enforcement letter response.

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FAQ

About the FDA Registration Service.

Who needs FDA registration?
Anyone manufacturing, processing, packaging, or storing food, drugs, cosmetics (since MoCRA), or medical devices for US consumption. Domestic and foreign. Distributors, retailers, and consumers typically do not register.
Is FDA registration free?
Registration is free. Some categories have separate annual establishment fees (drug user-fee programs, device user-fee programs). Cosmetic and food currently no fees.
What is FURLS?
Food, Drug, Device Registration and Listings System. FDA's online portal for facility registrations and product listings. All categories use FURLS.
What about MoCRA?
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (2023). Created facility registration requirement for cosmetic manufacturers and processors plus cosmetic product listing requirements. Effective December 2024. Major change after decades of minimal cosmetic FDA oversight.
What is a US Agent?
Required designation for foreign facilities. Acts as FDA's US point of contact. Must be physically located in US, available during business hours. We provide US Agent service for foreign clients.
What is the biennial renewal?
Food and cosmetic registrations renew every 2 years. Drug and device renew annually. Specific renewal windows for each category. Missing renewal causes registration to lapse, triggering FDA enforcement attention.
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