FDA Registration for Bakery Products
Bakery products including bread, cookies, cakes, and pastries are regulated food products requiring FDA facility registration. FDA food facility registration is required for all domestic and foreign bakery products manufacturers selling in the United States.
FSMA CompliantBiennial RenewalForeign Facilities WelcomeSince 2009
FDA Requirements for Bakery Products
All domestic and foreign bakery product manufacturers must register with FDA before exporting to the United States.
- 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
Examples of Bakery Products require FDA food registration.
- Assorted Candies
- Bread Mix
- Brownie Mix
- Butter Cream Icing
- Candy
- Caramel Candy
- Chocolate Cake Mix
- Chocolate Candy
- Chocolate Topping
- Cookie Mix
- Dark Chocolate Syrup
- Fruit Candy
- Granulated Light Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sweetener
- Hard Candy
- Ice Cream Cone
- Jelly Beans Candy
- Lemon Sugar Frosting
- Marshmallows
- Natural Cane Sugar
- Organic Sugar
- Pancake Mix
- Peanut Candy
- Pita Stuff Mix
- Pizza Crust Mix
- Sugar Cubes
- Sugar Free Candy
- Vanilla Cake Mix
- Vanilla Topping
- Waffle Mix
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about FDA bakery products registration.
Do bakery manufacturers need FDA registration?
Yes. All bakeries manufacturing or processing bakery products for the US market must register with FDA.
Is prior notice required for imported bakery products?
Yes. Prior notice must be submitted to FDA for all food imports including bakery products.
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