AF and LACF Products for Export Must Have an SID Registration
FDA Registration for Shelf-Stable Foods
Any product that has been thermally processed in a hermetically sealed container must obtain a product registration with the FDA, known as the SID Registration (Submission Identifier).
This registration is issued individually for each product, container size, and processing method.
Requirements to Register a Product with the FDA
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Be a company dedicated to Low-Acid, Acid, or Acidified Foods with Thermal Processing.
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Have a valid FFR (Food Facility Registration) and designated U.S. FDA Agent.
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Have an active FCE (Food Canning Establishment) registration.
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Have an approved Temperature Distribution Study for the retort.
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Have validated Commercial Sterilization Studies, approved by a Process Authority.
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Obtain the SID (Submission Identifier) for the product.
Types of FDA Product Registrations (SID)
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A commercial processor that manufactures, processes, or packs Acidified Foods (AF) or Low-Acid Canned Foods (LACF) must comply with the regulatory requirements, including FDA registration, FCE registration, validated thermal processes, and maintaining a reliable production system.
With these elements, the company can provide the technical–scientific evidence required to obtain an SID number for any product intended for export.
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Low-acid foods processed in retorts/autoclaves.
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Acid and acidified products, including voluntary registrations.
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Products controlled by water activity or formulation control.
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Low-acid foods processed using aseptic systems
