How to search FDA registration number
Answer to the question "How to search FDA Registration Number" depends on the type of product. The FDA has maintained the database for medical device and drug establishment registrations, whereas there is no online searchable database for food facility registration or cosmetics.
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Quick Reference Guide to Find your FDA Registration Number:
This guide covers how to search FDA registration numbers and listing information for food facilities, medical devices, drugs, and cosmetics, including direct links to the correct FDA databases for each product type, and what to do if you cannot locate your number. If you have any questions about searching or verifying an FDA registration number, or if you need help with a new registration, renewal, or US Agent appointment, contact FDABasics. Our team is available to assist at no charge for basic registration inquiries.
| Product Type | Publicly Searchable? | FDA Database Link | FDA Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Facility Registration | No — confidential | Not publicly available — owners log in via FURLS | FURLS@fda.hhs.gov | 240-247-8804 |
| Medical Device Establishment | Yes | accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfRL/ | FDABasics — contact us |
| Medical Device 510(k) Clearance | Yes | accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfPMN/ | FDABasics — contact us |
| Medical Device Listing (by product) | Yes (some confidential) | accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfRL/ | FDABasics — contact us |
| Drug Establishment Registration | Yes | accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drls/default.cfm | FDABasics — contact us |
| NDC / Drug Products (Orange Book) | Yes | accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/ | FDABasics — contact us |
| Cosmetic Facility (MoCRA) | No — confidential | Not publicly available — owners log in via FURLS | ERLC@fda.hhs.gov |
| Cosmetic Product Listing (MoCRA) | No — confidential | Not publicly available — owners log in via FURLS | ERLC@fda.hhs.gov |
*Medical device FY2026 fee is $11,423. Small businesses with $1M or less in gross sales may qualify for a hardship waiver on renewals. Contact us for more information.
*GDUFA facility fees for generic drug manufacturers are separate and substantial (foreign FDF facilities: $253,943/yr in FY2026). The Drug row above refers to establishment registration only.
1. Food Facility Registration number
How to find food facility registration number online?
For food facility registrations, there is no publicly available database, so it is not possible to find your food facility registration number online. However, if you are the owner of the facility, you can contact the FDA directly to retrieve your registration details. If you need assistance with an FDA registration number search, please contact us and we will provide step-by-step instructions at no charge.
Who to contact at the FDA directly:
Reach the FDA FURLS Helpdesk at 240-247-8804 or FURLS@fda.gov on US government business days (Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays). If you have access to your FDA Industry Systems (FIS) account, you can also log in to retrieve your own registration details at any time.
Important note for importers and customs brokers:
Your food facility registration number is an 11-digit number and is required when filing Prior Notice for each shipment entering the United States. Keep it on file and share it with your customs broker. If you have lost your registration number or PIN, contact us and we can assist you in recovering your registration details.
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2. FDA Medical Device Registration and Device Listing number
Step-by-Step Instructions to search medical device registration number:
Step 1:
Go to the FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing search database: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfRL/rl.cfm
Step 2:
Search by company name, trade name, or owner/operator name. You can enter a partial name to broaden your search results.
Step 3:
Your results will show the establishment name, address, FEI number, registration status, and a list of devices associated with that establishment. Note that some device listing numbers are marked confidential at the manufacturer's request and will not appear in public search results. If you have any difficulty finding your registration number, please contact us.
To search for device listing information for a specific product:
Use the same Establishment Registration and Device Listing database linked above and click through to the specific establishment record. You will see all listed devices associated with that establishment. Note that some device listing numbers are designated confidential and will not appear in public search results — this is normal and does not indicate a compliance issue.
To search for 510(k) clearance status for a specific device:
Use the 510(k) Premarket Notification database at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm — search by device name, applicant name, or 510(k) number.
Processing time note:
The FDA can take up to 90 days to assign an official FEI (Facility Establishment Identifier) number to a newly registered device establishment. During this window, your owner/operator number serves as your registration identifier for shipment clearance purposes."
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3. FDA Drug Establishment Registration Search
Step-by-step instructions to search the Drug Establishment Registration number:
Step 1:
Go to the Drug Establishments Current Registration Site: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drls/default.cfm
Step 2:
Enter the company name (or partial name) in the search field and click Search.
Step 3:
Your results will show the establishment name, FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI), DUNS number, business operations, address, and registration expiration date. Note: This database is for drug establishment registration searches only.
Registration expiration note:
The drug establishment database shows the expiration date of each registration. If a registration appears as expired, it means the establishment did not complete its annual renewal between October 1 and December 31. Products from an establishment with an expired registration may be removed from the FDA NDC directory.
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4. How to Search for a List of FDA Approved Drugs
If you are looking for FDA-approved drug products, you can search the drug product database at the link below.
Important distinction:
This drug products database (commonly called the Orange Book) is separate from the Drug Establishment Registration database in Section 3 above. The Orange Book lists FDA-approved prescription drug products submitted via NDA. If you are looking for an NDC number for a specific drug product rather than a facility registration number, this is the correct database to use.
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5. Cosmetic Facility Registration Number and Product Listing (MoCRA)
Under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), cosmetic manufacturers are now required to register their facilities and list every cosmetic product they distribute in the United States through the FDA Cosmetics Direct portal. The FDA does not offer a publicly searchable database for cosmetic facility registration numbers or product listings — this information is kept confidential.
How to access your own cosmetic facility registration number or product listing:
If you are the registered facility owner, log in to the FDA Cosmetics Direct portal to view your registration and listing details:FDA Cosmetics Direct Portal —Facility Registration and Product Listing
How to verify a cosmetic facility registration or product listing:
There is no public search tool for cosmetic facility registrations or product listings. To contact the FDA directly about cosmetic registrations or listings, email eRLC@fda.hhs.gov.
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6. What to Do If You Cannot Find Your Registration Number
If you are unable to locate your registration number using the steps above, here are the most common reasons and solutions:
- Your registration may have expired. Drug and medical device registrations expire annually on December 31 if not renewed. Food facility registrations expire if not renewed during the October through December window of each even-numbered year. An expired registration will not appear as active in the FDA databases. FDABasics can help you renew your registration and restore your active status.
- Your registration may still be processing. Medical device establishment registrations can take up to 90 days for the FDA to assign a permanent FEI number. During that time your owner/operator number is your identifier.
- You may be searching the wrong database. The drug establishment database, medical device database, NDC directory, and Orange Book are four separate systems. Make sure you are using the correct one for your product type.
- Your device listing may be marked confidential. Some medical device listing numbers are designated confidential at the manufacturer's request and will not appear in public search results. This is expected behavior and does not indicate a compliance problem.
- Cosmetic registration numbers are never publicly searchable. Under MoCRA, cosmetic facility registration and product listing information is kept confidential. Only the registered owner can access this information through the FDA Cosmetics Direct portal.
If you have any questions about searching or verifying an FDA registration number, or if you need help with a new registration, renewal, or US Agent appointment, contact FDABasics. Our team is available to assist at no charge for basic registration inquiries.
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