FDA Food Facility Inspections assess compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs), Preventive Controls, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards over a 2-day review period. Inspectors evaluate areas such as Employee Hygiene, Plant Design, Sanitation Procedures, Ingredients, and Manufacturing Operations. They also check the facility’s execution of Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) plans according to Preventive Controls rules.
To help you prepare for surprise FDA inspections, Registrar Corp offers a Mock FDA Food Facility Inspection service that includes:
A thorough virtual or onsite evaluation of your CGMPs and HARPC plan.
A detailed report highlighting deficiencies and providing actionable compliance advice.
Access to virtual expert guidance from a Food Safety Specialist.
Additional mock inspection services are available for Seafood HACCP, Juice HACCP operations, and Dietary Supplements CGMPs.
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Answers To Commonly Asked Questions
Simply being registered does not imply FDA approval of your products, nor does it endorse them.
Yes, foreign facilities must designate a U.S. Agent to facilitate communication with the FDA.
The U.S. Agent must reside in the United States and aid in both communication with the FDA and the coordination of inspections.
No, registration activation necessitates having a U.S. Agent from the outset.
Yes, you are permitted to appoint a different U.S. Agent after registration.
A third-party service, like FDA Specialist, can be employed to fulfill the role of U.S. Agent.
You need to provide specific details about your company and the types of food it manages. A DUNS number is also necessary for registration.
No, having a registration does not equate to FDA approval of the products.
No, the U.S. Agent needs to be based within the United States.
No, to market foods in the U.S., facilities must be registered directly with the U.S. FDA.