There’s no such thing as an official “FDA certificate” for food or cosmetics. The FDA does not issue certificates approving companies that import or export to the U.S. If someone claims they have an “FDA certificate,” it’s likely just a registration or marketing document—not official approval.
That said, all companies handling food or cosmetics in the U.S. must comply with FDA regulations. This includes international companies. For example, foreign food facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for U.S. consumption are required to register with the FDA under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). These companies must also appoint a U.S. agent to serve as a communication liaison with the FDA.
For cosmetics, registration is voluntary unless the product makes therapeutic claims (in which case it’s treated as a drug and must meet stricter requirements).
Mbariket provides trusted advisory services to help Nigerian exporters understand and comply with these FDA registration requirements—especially for food and cosmetic products targeting the U.S. market.
In closing, let’s be clear: “FDA certificates” don’t exist—compliance does. Contact us if you need guidance.
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