FDA Registration for Coffee & Tea Products
Coffee and tea manufacturers, processors, and packers must register their food facilities with FDA. FDA food facility registration is required for all domestic and foreign coffee & tea products manufacturers selling in the United States.
FSMA CompliantBiennial RenewalForeign Facilities WelcomeSince 2009
FDA Requirements for Coffee & Tea Products
Coffee and tea importers must submit prior notice before products arrive at US ports.
- 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
Coffee and Tea Includes
- Cappuccino
- Caramel Coffee
- Chocolate Coffee
- Colombian Ground Coffee
- Decaf Ground Coffee
- Decaffeinated Coffee
- French Roast Coffee
- French Vanilla Coffee
- Instant Coffee
- Italian Roast Coffee
- Roast Ground Coffee
- Sumatra Ground Coffee
- Caffeine Free Tea
- Chinese Tea
- Decaffeinated Tea
- Flavored Tea
- Green Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Lemon Tea
- Lime Tea
- Orange Tea
- Organic Green Tea
- Spiced Black Tea
- Tea Bags
- Tea Dust
- Tea Leaf
- Vanilla Caramel Tea
- White Tea
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Coffee and Tea products FDA registration.
Do coffee and tea companies need FDA registration?
Yes. All coffee and tea facilities for the US market must register with FDA.
Is prior notice required for coffee imports?
Yes. Prior notice is required for all food imports including coffee and tea.
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