FDA Food Facility Registration Renewal 2026

Why renewal matters

Food facility registrations last two years. FDA requires every registered facility to renew in the last quarter of each even-numbered year, under 21 CFR 1.230. A registration that isn't renewed expires, and food from a foreign facility without a valid registration can be held at the U.S. port when it arrives.

If your registration expires, you can't renew it later. You have to file a new registration, which means a new registration number that your importers and buyers will need to update.

What FDA checks at renewal

• D-U-N-S number. FDA verifies that the D-U-N-S number matches your facility's name and address. A mismatch can stop the renewal or lead to cancellation.
• U.S. Agent. Foreign facilities must have a U.S. Agent, and FDA asks the agent to confirm.
• Current information. Contacts, product categories and activities must be up to date.
• Inspection assurance. The registration includes an assurance that FDA will be allowed to inspect the facility.

How to renew

1. Check your D-U-N-S record. Make sure the name and address match your registration exactly. Fixing a D-U-N-S record can take weeks, so do this first.
2. Confirm your U.S. Agent. If you're changing agents, the new agent must be in place before you renew.
3. Review your details. Update contacts, product categories and activities.
4. Submit the renewal in FDA's Food Facility Registration Module and keep the confirmation.

Switching to Regovant as your U.S. Agent

Renewal is the easiest moment to change U.S. Agent, and many companies use it to cut costs. Regovant renews your registration and becomes your U.S. Agent for $269 a year, with no long contract.

1. Order and send your details: your FDA registration number, the registration PIN if you have it, your D-U-N-S number and facility details.
2. We check everything first: your D-U-N-S record and the information currently on your registration.
3. We file the renewal with Regovant LLC as your U.S. Agent and confirm when FDA has accepted it.

There is no need to tell your old agent before you order. We tell you if anything about your current registration needs your action. See how to change your U.S. Agent, including what to do if your old agent holds the FDA account.

Common questions

How long does renewal take with Regovant?

Usually 1 to 3 business days once we have your details. If your D-U-N-S record needs fixing, that can take longer, which is why it's best to start now.

Can I renew after December 31?

No. An expired registration can't be renewed. You need a new registration and a new number.

I registered in 2026. Do I still need to renew?

Yes, if your registration was submitted before the renewal window opened. Every registration renews in the window, no matter when it was first filed. Registrations first submitted during the window, October 1 to December 31, 2026, count for that cycle.

Can I switch U.S. Agent at renewal?

Yes. Renewal is a good time to change. Regovant can take over as your U.S. Agent and file the renewal together.

Do cosmetic, device and drug facilities follow the same calendar?

No. Medical device and drug establishments renew every year between October 1 and December 31. Cosmetic facilities renew every two years from their own registration date.

Renew with Regovant

We check your D-U-N-S record, update your details, file the renewal and act as your U.S. Agent. Renewal with U.S. Agent service is $269 per year.