FDA Registration for Nuts & Seeds

Nut and seed processors must register food facilities with FDA. Tree nuts and peanuts are major allergens requiring label declaration. FDA food facility registration is required for all domestic and foreign nuts & seeds manufacturers selling in the United States.

FSMA CompliantBiennial RenewalForeign Facilities WelcomeSince 2009

FDA Requirements for Nuts & Seeds

Nut and seed manufacturers must comply with FDA allergen labeling. Tree nuts and peanuts are FDA-designated major allergens.

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 Nuts and Edible Seed Products Require FDA Facility Registration

Almonds
Brazil Nuts
Cashew Nut
Chestnut
Chilean Hazelnut
Coconut
Colocynth
Glazed Pecans
Hickory
Honey Roasted Cashews
Macadamias
Mamoncillo
Maya Nut

Mongongo
Peanuts
Pecan Nuts
Pistachio
Pistacia
Pumpkin Seed
Roasted Cashews
Salted Cashews
Sesame Seeds
Shelled Walnut
Soy Nuts
Sunflower Seed
Walnut

These are not a complete list of nuts and edible seed products that may require FDA facility registration.

Certificate of FDA Registration – Nuts and Seeds

LMG assist foreign and domestic food facilities to register with FDA, we also provide US FDA Agent service to foreign food facilities. Please complete our online form to register your food facility with FDA.

Proof of FDA Registration

LMG issue free FDA registration certificate after successfully completing your food facility registration with FDA. You can use this as a proof of FDA registration to the industry, also you can verify certificate validity on our website.