Am I exempt from PFR if I am registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
No. California law requires that your firm be registered with FDB if you manufacture, process, or store food products in California. The FDA registration is a requirement of the federal Bioterrorism Act. The registration will provide information on the origin and distribution of food products to aid in the detection and response to threats to the U.S. food supply. Registration information also will help FDA notify firms that may be affected by an actual or potential threat. There are no fees for the FDA Registration. For details, please visit FDA’s website. (Return to Top) Are importers and brokers required to obtain a PFR? Importers and brokers are not required to obtain a PFR unless they are engaged in the manufacturing, processing, or warehousing of food.
