FDA Resources

FDA Import Procedures: Information on FDA Import Procedures and how to speed up import entries.

Food Labeling and Nutrition: The FDA Food Labeling web pages address the labeling requirements for foods under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and its amendments. Food labeling is required for most prepared foods, such as breads, cereals, canned and frozen foods, snacks, desserts, drinks, etc.

Industry Systems: Bio-terrorism Registration and Prior Notice: FDA’s Portal for filing Registration and Prior Notice.

Acidified and Low-Acid Canned Foods (FCE and SID Numbers): FDA’s resource for Acidified and Low-Acid Canned Foods, including rules and regulations, registration and process filing forms and guidelines.

NEW! Food Defense Plan Builder: FDA has created a user-friendly online tool designed to help owners and operators of a food facility in the development of a food defense plan using existing FDA tools, guidance and resources.

Seafood Information and Resources: FDA’s web page pertaining to its oversight compliance program for fishery products, with links to related program areas, such as HACCP and Inspections/Compliance.

Pesticides, Metals, Chemical Contaminants & Natural Toxins: FDA’s Guidance and Technical References on Pesticide and Chemical Residues in Food, including Tolerances for those which are allowed.

Inspections, Compliance, Enforcements and Recalls: FDA’s Resource for Good Manufacturing Practices; Inspection References; Compliance Policy Guides; Regulatory Procedure Manual; Food Allergens; Product Recalls, Alerts and Warnings; and related program areas.

HACCP: FDA’s resource for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), includes final rule, Fish & Fisheries Product Hazards guide, and other related information.