What is FDB’s Processed Food Registration Program (PFR)?
General foods such as; bakery products, noodles, seafood (except molluscan shellfish), fruit juices, snacks, nuts, oils, processed or packaged vegetables, candy, etc. are regulated by the PFR program. The registration is a basic license issued to firms that allows them to legally manufacture, package, label, or warehouse food in California. The PFR provides evidence to your customers and regulatory agencies that you are licensed and inspected by FDB. The registration fee is set based on three major factors: 1) the size of the facility, 2) number of employees, and 3) your firm’s activities (e.g., manufacturing or warehousing). The registration fees are received by FDB and deposited into a special account. The funds are used to support the Food Safety Inspection Program.
