What is required to register a food, drug, cosmetic, or prophylactic product?
In general, you will need to provide this office with proofs or specimen copies of labelling for the product(s) that you wish to register. In addition, you will need to submit an FD-9(N) Application for a New Product Registration form (available here), the appropriate fees via check or money order payable to DHH, and a catalog listing of the products that you with to register (including the brand name, standard of identity, and container size). For in-state products by new manufacturers, it is highly recommended that the operator first submit label proofs for review before having labels printed or submitting the remainder of the packet. Labels may be submitted by email, regular mail, or facsimile to the district sanitarian who covers the parish in which you intend to operate. Contact information for these personnel may be found at the Find Your Inspector page. You may also be required to provide testing results for certain products, including bottled water or items that may be classifi
