What is an FDA establishment number?

The US FDA will assign a unique registration number to each registered food facility, the assignment of FDA registration number does not denote the approval of your establishment or product by the US FDA. The FDA registration number only recognizes that, your establishment is registered with US FDA.

Who is required to have an FDA registration number?

Domestic and foreign establishments that manufacture, repack, or re-label drug products in the United States are required to register with the FDA. Domestic and foreign drug manufacturers, repackers or re-labelers are also required to list all of their commercially marketed drug products.

How do you register with the FDA?

If you are a manufacturer or initial distributor/importer of medical devices, you are required to register your establishment with the FDA. Log on to FURLS (FDA Unified Registration and Listing System) to register and list your information. An owner or operator must have an account ID and password to access FURLS.

Who must register with the FDA?

Owners, operators, or agents in charge of domestic or foreign facilities that manufacture/process, pack, or hold food for consumption in the U.S. are required to register the facility with the FDA.

Do all medical devices need FDA approval?

FDA Approval for Medical Device. Generally, Class I and Class II medical devices do not require FDA approval, Most Class III device require FDA approval to market in the USA. Class II medical device require only a marketing clearance from FDA (510k) which is not an approval. Most class I device have only general controls.

What is an establishment registration?

Establishment Registration. Owners or operators of places of business (also called establishments or facilities) that are involved in the production and distribution of medical devices intended for use in the United States (U.S.) are required to register annually with the FDA. This process is known as establishment registration.