Food facilities: not public
FDA does not publish food facility registration numbers. The law protects them from public disclosure, so there is no FDA website where anyone can search a food facility's registration.
To check a food supplier, buyers usually:
- Ask the supplier for its FDA registration confirmation and number.
- Check that the facility name and address on it match the supplier's documents and D-U-N-S record.
- Ask which company acts as its U.S. Agent, and contact the agent if needed.
- Check a third-party certificate of registration, if the supplier has one. Regovant certificates can be checked at regovant.com/verify.
Medical devices and drugs: public databases
- Medical devices: FDA's Establishment Registration & Device Listing database lets anyone search registered device establishments and their listed devices.
- Drugs: FDA publishes current drug establishment registrations, and the NDC Directory lists drug products by their National Drug Code.
Beware of "FDA approved" certificates
FDA does not issue registration certificates, and registration does not mean FDA approved a product. A document that claims to be an "FDA certificate" or says a food is "FDA approved" because it is registered is misleading. A legitimate third-party certificate, like Regovant's, states clearly that it is not issued by FDA.
Questions
Can I find my own food facility registration number online?
No. Keep your registration confirmation safe. If you have lost it, the person who manages your FDA Industry Systems account can see it, or your U.S. Agent can help.
Is an FDA registration number the same as approval?
No. Registration is a legal requirement for facilities. It does not mean FDA has approved, inspected or certified the facility or its products.
How do my buyers verify a Regovant certificate?
They scan the QR code or enter the certificate number at regovant.com/verify, which shows whether the certificate is valid, replaced or revoked.
How Regovant can help
Regovant LLC registers food, cosmetic, device and drug facilities with FDA, checks your D-U-N-S details and acts as your U.S. Agent. Food facility registration with U.S. Agent service is $269 per year. See all guides or services and prices.