FDA Compliance Services for US Food and Cosmetic Products

FDA registration and compliance processes are both a legal obligation and a commercial requirement for all manufacturers planning to export food or cosmetics to the United States. FDA registration is essential for Turkish companies wishing to participate in the US market, especially if products will be sold on platforms such as Amazon.

As Export Partners Turkey, we offer the following professional services together with our solution partner in the US, the official FDA representative (U.S. Agent). With these services, you can safely complete your FDA registration process and eliminate compliance risks in Amazon, wholesale and chain market sales.

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Why Should You Register with the FDA?

  1. Smooth Passage through US Customs
    Products without FDA registration risk being detained at US customs, especially for food and cosmetics. An incorrectly registered manufacturer or label can result in import refusal.
  2. A Must for Amazon and Online Platforms
    Amazon verifies FDA registration, label compliance and US representative requirements for the sale of food and cosmetics in the seller panel. These documents are requested during product listings or during audit periods.
  3. Demonstrates Reliability and Professionalism
    Being an FDA-registered manufacturer builds trust with distributors and buyers. It is much easier to establish business contacts in the US with your FDA-registered products.

What is the Purpose of FDA Registration?

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that food, beverages, dietary supplements and cosmetics entering the US safety and label compliance control. For this reason, manufacturers or packagers should notify the FDA pre-registration is mandatory.

How to Register FDA for Food Facilities?

1. Food Facility Registration (FFR)

  • The production, packaging or storage facility is registered in the FDA's official system.
  • Registration every year October 1-December 31 must be renewed between
  • If the facility is located overseas, the appointment of a U.S. Agent
    (U.S. Agent) is mandatory.

2. U.S. Agent Designation

  • The FDA communicates with the authorized representative within the US, not directly with the manufacturer abroad.
  • Export Partners Turkey provides this representative on your behalf.

3. Label and Content Alignment

    • The labeling of food products is checked for compliance with FDA rules:
      • Table of nutritional values (Nutrition Facts)
      • Allergen notification
      • Ingredient order, net quantity, country of origin

    This stage is particularly Critical for Amazon FBA is a step forward.

FDA Process for Cosmetic Products

Products to be sold in the US advertising, claims and content statements should also be checked.

 Extra Notes for Amazon Sellers

  • Amazon does not allow sales without FDA documentation, especially in the food and cosmetics categories.
  • When uploading a product, you may be asked for FDA approved ingredients, label image, GTIN/barcode and manufacturer registration.
  • Hazmat Products need extra attention. Read our blog post about Amazon FBA Hazmat.

How many days does the process take?

  • Registration: Usually 2-5 working days
  • U.S. Agent assignment: Same day
  • Label and content inspection: 3-7 working days
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Our Services Offered

Food Facility FDA Registration

All production or packaging facilities wishing to export food to the US must be FDA registered. Within the scope of this service:

  • Annual registration in the FDA system
  • Renewal follow-up
  • Preparation and translation of documents from Turkish to English
  • Food bottling plant management consultancy for the US

US Mission to the United States

A US-based representative must be appointed for foreign manufacturers to communicate with the FDA. We are on your behalf:

  • Official U.S. agent designation
  • Follow-up and management of FDA correspondence
  • Quick response to inspections, import barriers or document requests 
  • We ensure Amazon product listing compliance in coordination with the FDA system

Food Label Compliance Consultancy

For the US market, your product labels must be FDA compliant. With this service

  • Nutrition Facts panel edit
    (FDA standards)
  • Content ranking, allergen notification control
  • Net quantity, country of origin and packaging declarations are issued
  • GTIN and barcode compliance checks

FDA Services for Cosmetic Products

Cosmetics Facility Registration

The facility where your cosmetic products are manufactured needs to be registered with the FDA registration system. With this service

  • Notification of organization and product categories
  • Annual record updates and data management are performed

Cosmetic Label and Ingredient Alignment

We provide cosmetic label and content design for the US market:

  • INCI compliant content moderation
  • Regulation of warnings, statements of use and claims
  • Net quantity and package design audit
  • Private label compatibility and digital delivery for Amazon

Cosmetic Product FDA Registration

Support for application to the FDA's voluntary product registration system (VCRP):

  • Notification of product formulations
  • Product group mapping and record management
  • Cross-check compliance with Amazon in the FDA system

Why Us?

  • Credible cooperation with the official US representative
  • Turkey-based Turkish consultancy and fast communication
  • Specialization for food and cosmetics
  • Full compliance solutions focused on Amazon, e-commerce and wholesale
  • End-to-end service including label design and content consulting
  • Full support in food packaging design, barcode preparation, fda registration and product export certification processes
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