US compliance check
FDA food-facility registration scenarios
Determines whether a domestic or foreign food facility must register with FDA, renew during the even-year window, update changed information, cancel and re-register after ownership changes, or document an exemption.
Published release2026.07.2620 distinct paths
Calculated result
2Cancel And Reregister For New Owner
Action required
Cancel And Reregister For New Owner — An FDA-acceptable unique facility identifier is… · A valid food-facility registration has been restored…
Facility location: DomesticThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Action required
Cancel And Reregister For New Owner — The foreign facility's United States agent is… · An FDA-acceptable unique facility identifier is…
Facility location: ForeignThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Calculated result
2Complete Registration Identifiers
Action required
Complete Registration Identifiers — A valid food-facility registration has been restored… · Facility location: Domestic
Facility location: DomesticThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Action required
Complete Registration Identifiers — The foreign facility's United States agent is… · A valid food-facility registration has been restored…
Facility location: ForeignThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Calculated result
2Documented Exemption
Result established
Documented Exemption — An FDA-acceptable unique facility identifier is… · Documented registration exemption: Facility…
Facility location: DomesticThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: Facility Exclusively Regulated By Usda
Action required
Documented Exemption — The foreign facility's United States agent is… · An FDA-acceptable unique facility identifier is…
Facility location: ForeignThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: Nonprofit Food Establishment
Calculated result
2Outside Food Facility Test
Result established
Outside Food Facility Test — Documented registration exemption: Private Residence · Facility location: Domestic
Facility location: DomesticThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: NoDocumented registration exemption: Private Residence
Action required
Outside Food Facility Test — The foreign facility's United States agent is… · Documented registration exemption: Farm
Facility location: ForeignThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: NoDocumented registration exemption: Farm
Calculated result
2Prepare For Biennial Renewal
Review point
Prepare For Biennial Renewal — Facility location: Domestic · The foreign facility's United States agent is…
Facility location: DomesticThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Action required
Prepare For Biennial Renewal — The foreign facility's United States agent is… · Facility location: Foreign
Facility location: ForeignThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Calculated result
2Register Before Operations
Action required
Register Before Operations — An FDA-acceptable unique facility identifier is… · Facility location: Domestic
Facility location: DomesticThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Action required
Register Before Operations — The foreign facility's United States agent is… · An FDA-acceptable unique facility identifier is…
Facility location: ForeignThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Calculated result
2Registration Current
Result established
Registration Current — A valid food-facility registration has been restored… · Facility location: Domestic
Facility location: DomesticThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Action required
Registration Current — The foreign facility's United States agent is… · A valid food-facility registration has been restored…
Facility location: ForeignThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Calculated result
2Registration Expired After Missed Renewal
Action required
Registration Expired After Missed Renewal — Facility location: Domestic · A valid food-facility registration has been restored…
Facility location: DomesticThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Action required
Registration Expired After Missed Renewal — The foreign facility's United States agent is… · Facility location: Foreign
Facility location: ForeignThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Calculated result
2Renew Between October And December
Action required
Renew Between October And December — Facility location: Domestic · The facility owner has changed: No
Facility location: DomesticThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Action required
Renew Between October And December — The foreign facility's United States agent is… · Facility location: Foreign
Facility location: ForeignThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Calculated result
2Update Information Within 60 Days
Action required
Update Information Within 60 Days — The current biennial renewal is complete: Yes · Facility location: Domestic
Facility location: DomesticThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None
Action required
Update Information Within 60 Days — The foreign facility's United States agent is… · The current biennial renewal is complete: No
Facility location: ForeignThe facility manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption in the United States: YesDocumented registration exemption: None