FDA Registration for Acidified Foods
Acidified foods include pickles, olives, sauces, relishes, and other foods with pH adjusted by vinegar or acidulants. FDA food facility registration is required for all domestic and foreign acidified foods manufacturers selling in the United States.
FSMA CompliantBiennial RenewalForeign Facilities WelcomeSince 2009
FDA Requirements for Acidified Foods
Acidified food manufacturers sold in the USA must register their food facility with FDA and complete an FCE/SID registration under 21 CFR Part 108.
Manufacturers must also complete an FCE/SID registration with FDA in addition to standard food facility registration.
- FDA Food Facility Registration — biennial renewal required
- US FDA Agent — mandatory for all foreign food facilities
- DUNS / UFI Number — required for all FDA food registrations
- FSMA compliance — Preventive Controls or Produce Safety rule
- Biennial renewal October 1–December 31 of even-numbered years
Sample list of Acidified Foods require FDA facility registration
- Bitter Gourd (Pavakkai) Pickle
- Carrot In Brine
- Carrot Pickle
- Cut Mango Pickle
- Dill Pickle
- Dried Fish Pickle (Anjoy)
- Dried Fish Pickle (Shark)
- Dried Prawns Pickle
- Fish Pickle
- Garlic In Brine
- Garlic Pickle
- Ginger Pickle
- Gooseberry (Amla) In Brine
- Gooseberry (Amla) Pickle
- Green Chilli Pickle
- Lime Pickle
- Lime Pickles
- Mango In Brine (Uppumango)
- Mango Pickles
- Mixed Vegetable Pickle
- Pickled Beans
- Pickled Cherry
- Pickled Cherry Peppers
- Pickled Cucumber
- Pickled Gherkins
- Pickled Jalapeno
- Pickled Meat
- Pickled Pepper
- Pickled Tomato
- Pickled Vegetables
- Prawns Pickle
- Tender Mango Pickle
- Tomato Pickle
- Vadukappuli Lime
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this FDA regulatory service.
What is an acidified food?
An acidified food is a low-acid food to which acids or acid foods are added — for example, pickled vegetables, acidified sauces, and canned salsa.
Do acidified food manufacturers need FCE/SID?
Yes. In addition to FDA food facility registration, acidified food manufacturers must file an FCE (Food Canning Establishment) and SID (Scheduled Process) with FDA.
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