U.S. FDA Food Canning Establishment (FCE) Registration & Process Filings (SID)
Facilities that manufacture, process, or package foods intended for consumption in the United States are required to register in the FDA Food Facility Registration (FFR) system. Companies that produce certain Acidified and Low-Acid Canned Food (LACF) packaged in hermetically sealed containers are also required to obtain a Food Canning Establishment (FCE) registration. A facility’s FCE registration must be linked to its FFR, and the data in the two registrations must match.
Additionally, LACF and acidified food facilities must submit unique filings for each process used during production. Each of these “Process Filings” is assigned a unique Submission Identifier (SID) number.
Why FCE & SID Registration Is Essential for U.S. Market Access
FDA Food Canning Establishment (FCE) registration is required for facilities that manufacture or process certain canned foods intended for sale in the United States. This registration allows the FDA to monitor facilities that produce low-acid and acidified foods to ensure they meet U.S. food safety standards.
In addition to FCE registration, companies must submit Process Filings (SID) for each specific production process used. These filings provide detailed information about how the food is processed and packaged, helping the FDA verify that the product is safe for consumers and compliant with U.S. regulations.
