We obtain or verify the DUNS number required by the FDA for food facilities, drug establishments, and FSVP registration.
Guided facility registration, product listing support, and compliance reminders.
An FDA-ready DUNS request with business details that match, so you avoid delays.
Not sure if you need a DUNS number for FDA registration? A specialist can confirm the right path.
Two quick definitions: who the FDA is and why it uses a DUNS number to identify your business and each facility you register.
Food and Drug Administration
The FDA is the U.S. federal agency that regulates food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and related products. Most facilities that make, process, pack or hold these products for U.S. sale must register with the FDA, including foreign facilities.
Data Universal Numbering System
A DUNS number is a free, unique 9-digit identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet. FDA accepts it as the Unique Facility Identifier (UFI) for food facility registration and uses it to identify drug establishments and FSVP importers.
FDA checks your DUNS number against your registration. If the business name or address in the Dun & Bradstreet record doesn't match, your filing can be delayed or flagged. We make sure both line up before you submit.
We request or verify your DUNS, match it to your FDA details, and file your registration, all in four clear steps.
Send your company, facility, and product details. We check whether you already have a DUNS number and which FDA filing applies.
We request a new DUNS from Dun & Bradstreet or verify your existing one so the name and address match your FDA filing.
We submit your food facility or drug establishment registration with your DUNS as the identifier and send you the confirmation.
We track renewal windows (every two years for food facilities, yearly for drug establishments) and keep your listings current.
Beyond your DUNS number, we handle FDA facility registration, product listing, renewals, compliance guidance and U.S. agent services.
New DUNS request or existing DUNS check
Food facility & drug establishment filing
Product codes and classification details
Biennial food and annual drug renewals
Know which FDA filings your business needs
FDA-required contact for foreign firms.
Food facilities renew every two years and drug establishments every year, from October 1 to December 31. Miss it and your registration lapses.
We check your FDA registration, listings, and DUNS record for outdated details.
We file your renewal between Oct 1 and Dec 31, every year or every two years.
We confirm your registration is active and your DUNS still matches FDA records.
We track FDA rule changes and tell you when a filing needs an update.
FDA can cancel registrations that aren't renewed. Your shipments can be held at the border, and you risk FDA action such as import alerts or warning letters.
Choose your DUNS, FDA registration, or U.S. agent service. Flat fees shown upfront, with specialist help throughout.
START HERE
We request or verify your DUNS with Dun & Bradstreet and match it to your FDA details so your filing isn't delayed.
CORE FILING
We prepare and submit your food facility or drug establishment registration and send you your registration number.
FOREIGN FIRMS
We serve as the U.S. agent that the FDA requires for foreign facilities and relay FDA communications to you promptly.
What a DUNS number is, why the FDA needs it, what it costs, and how renewals work.
An FDA DUNS number is the 9-digit Dun & Bradstreet identifier the FDA uses to identify your business or facility. FDA doesn't issue it. You get it from Dun & Bradstreet and enter it in your FDA registration.
FDA accepts the DUNS number as the Unique Facility Identifier (UFI) for food facility registration. It also uses DUNS to identify drug establishments and FSVP importers.
Yes. Dun & Bradstreet issues DUNS numbers at no cost. Our fee covers preparing your request, matching your details to FDA records, and following up until your number is issued.
Many companies already have a DUNS number without knowing it. You can search Dun & Bradstreet's lookup tool, or we can check for you before requesting a new one.
The free route through Dun & Bradstreet can take several weeks.
FDA checks your DUNS number against your registration. If the business name or address doesn't match, update your Dun & Bradstreet record first, or your filing may be delayed.
Yes. Foreign food facilities and drug establishments also need a DUNS number, and they must name a U.S. agent for FDA registration.
A DUNS number is issued by Dun & Bradstreet. An FEI (FDA Establishment Identifier) is a number the FDA assigns to track establishments. Many firms have both.
No, but its details must stay up to date. Check your DUNS record before every FDA renewal so it still matches your registration.
We request or verify your DUNS number, match it to FDA records, and file your registration, with a specialist guiding you every step of the way.
