FDA Registration for Baby Foods
Baby food and infant formula manufacturers must register their food facilities with FDA and comply with FSMA. FDA food facility registration is required for all domestic and foreign baby foods manufacturers selling in the United States.
FSMA CompliantBiennial RenewalForeign Facilities WelcomeSince 2009
FDA Requirements for Baby Foods
Baby food manufacturers must comply with FDA labeling and nutritional requirements beyond 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 Baby Foods require FDA facility registration
- Apple Juice
- Baby Food — Apple
- Baby Food — Apricots
- Baby Food — Banana
- Baby Food — Beef
- Baby Food — Butternut Squash
- Baby Food — Carrot
- Baby Food — Cereal
- Baby Food — Chicken
- Baby Food — Chocolate
- Baby Food — Cinnamon
- Baby Food — Cookies
- Baby Food — Fruit Juice
- Baby Food — Grape
- Baby Food — Mango
- Baby Food — Oatmeal
- Baby Food — Organic Foods
- Baby Food — Peas
- Baby Food — Rice
- Baby Food — Snack Bars
- Baby Food — Strawberry
- Baby Food — Sweet Potatoes
- Baby Food — Yogurt
- Baby Food — Vegetable
- Baby Food — Whole Grain
- Banana Juice
- Infant Formula
- Mango Juice
- Nutritional Drink — Apple
- Nutritional Drink — Banana
- Nutritional Drink — Berry Fruit
- Nutritional Drink — Chocolate
- Nutritional Drink — Orange
- Nutritional Drink — Strawberry
- Nutritional Drink — Vanilla
- Orange Juice
- Peach Mango Juice
- Strawberry Juice
- Vanilla Juice
- Vegetable Juice
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this FDA baby food registration.
Do baby food manufacturers need FDA registration?
Yes. All facilities manufacturing baby food for the US market must register with FDA.
Are there additional requirements for infant formula?
Yes. Infant formula is subject to special FDA composition and notification requirements under 21 CFR Part 107.
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