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21 CFR 1.227 compliance

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FSMA Section 305 demands a physical U.S. presence. We guarantee instant FDA FURLS acceptance for a flat $399/year—shielding your food shipments from Import Alert 99-41.

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ENFORCEMENT ALERT: FDA SUSPENDS FACILITY FOR UNRESPONSIVE AGENT
IMPORT REFUSAL: U.S. AGENT CANNOT BE CONTACTED
WARNING LETTER: FAILURE TO PAY RE-INSPECTION FEES
REGULATORY UPDATE: FOREIGN SUPPLIER VERIFICATION PROGRAM (FSVP) LINKAGE REQUIRED
URGENT: 24/7 EMERGENCY CONTACT MANDATORY UNDER FSMA
ENFORCEMENT ALERT: FDA SUSPENDS FACILITY FOR UNRESPONSIVE AGENT
IMPORT REFUSAL: U.S. AGENT CANNOT BE CONTACTED
WARNING LETTER: FAILURE TO PAY RE-INSPECTION FEES
REGULATORY UPDATE: FOREIGN SUPPLIER VERIFICATION PROGRAM (FSVP) LINKAGE REQUIRED
URGENT: 24/7 EMERGENCY CONTACT MANDATORY UNDER FSMA
ENFORCEMENT ALERT: FDA SUSPENDS FACILITY FOR UNRESPONSIVE AGENT
IMPORT REFUSAL: U.S. AGENT CANNOT BE CONTACTED
WARNING LETTER: FAILURE TO PAY RE-INSPECTION FEES
REGULATORY UPDATE: FOREIGN SUPPLIER VERIFICATION PROGRAM (FSVP) LINKAGE REQUIRED
URGENT: 24/7 EMERGENCY CONTACT MANDATORY UNDER FSMA
The gatekeeper threat

Import Alert 99-41 is triggered instantly.

If your food facility registration lapses, or if your U.S. Agent fails to respond to an FDA inquiry, your facility is automatically placed on FDA Import Alert 99-41. Every shipment you send to the U.S. will be halted at the port. Demurrage fees start immediately, ruining perishables and profit margins.

CBP.GOV // ACE Terminal
[SYSTEM] INITIATING CBP CLEARANCE...
[SYSTEM] CHECKING PRIOR NOTICE #884920...
[DATA] FACILITY REGISTRATION = 100998822
[WARN] PINGING FDA FURLS DATABASE...
[ERROR] U.S. AGENT DESIGNATION = NULL
[FATAL] FACILITY REGISTRATION = INACTIVE
[ACTION] TRIGGER IMPORT ALERT 99-41
[ACTION] INITIATING DWPE PROTOCOL
[SYSTEM] SHIPMENT HALTED AT PORT OF ENTRY
[SYSTEM] INITIATING CBP CLEARANCE...
[SYSTEM] CHECKING PRIOR NOTICE #884920...
[DATA] FACILITY REGISTRATION = 100998822
[WARN] PINGING FDA FURLS DATABASE...
[ERROR] U.S. AGENT DESIGNATION = NULL
[FATAL] FACILITY REGISTRATION = INACTIVE
[ACTION] TRIGGER IMPORT ALERT 99-41
[ACTION] INITIATING DWPE PROTOCOL
[SYSTEM] SHIPMENT HALTED AT PORT OF ENTRY
[SYSTEM] INITIATING CBP CLEARANCE...
[SYSTEM] CHECKING PRIOR NOTICE #884920...
[DATA] FACILITY REGISTRATION = 100998822
[WARN] PINGING FDA FURLS DATABASE...
[ERROR] U.S. AGENT DESIGNATION = NULL
[FATAL] FACILITY REGISTRATION = INACTIVE
[ACTION] TRIGGER IMPORT ALERT 99-41
[ACTION] INITIATING DWPE PROTOCOL
[SYSTEM] SHIPMENT HALTED AT PORT OF ENTRY

Entry Refused

HOLD: IMPORT ALERT 99-41

REASON CODE: NO U.S. AGENT
REGISTRATION STATUS: INACTIVE / LAPSED
Demurrage Accruing
2,500
/ DAY
Radical transparency

The "Hidden Fee" Trap.

Legacy regulatory firms lure you in with a base fee, then charge you for every standard compliance task. We believe in one flat rate.

Compliance Task
Apex Standard
Assurentry
Legacy firms
Annual representation fee
$399 Flat
$695 - $995
Biennial renewal filing
Included Free
$250+ Extra
DUNS validation & support
Included Free
$300+ Extra
FDA FURLS instant handshake
Instant
Manual (Days)
Communication translation
Unlimited Free
$150/hr Billed
Est. Total Cost / Yr
$399
~$1,500+
FDA 21 CFR 1.227

"The U.S. agent must reside or maintain a place of business in the United States and be physically present... The U.S. agent may not just use a mailbox, answering machine or service..."

P.O. Box / Virtual

REJECTED BY FDA

Assurentry HQ

PHYSICAL PRESENCE
Physical presence mandate

The Physical Presence Mandate.

You cannot use a virtual office, a P.O. Box, or an answering machine. The law is absolute.

  • Geographic Reality: Must reside in the US.
  • 24/7 Availability: FDA emergency contact.
  • Legal Proxy: Representations are legally binding.
Secure your legal U.S. address
FSMA compliance

The Biennial Renewal Trap.

Unlike medical devices, food facility registrations do not automatically roll over. Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), you must affirmatively renew your registration every even-numbered year. Assurentry automatically files your renewal paperwork for free. You will never wake up on January 1st to a cancelled registration.

Action Required
FSMA Mandate

Biennial Renewal

Required every even-numbered year.

Jan 1 - Sep 30
Business as usual

Auto-Renewal

Our system automatically initiates the renewal, verifying DUNS matches and confirming U.S. Agent designation free of charge.

October 1
Window Opens
Failure to renew = cancellation on Jan 1st.
December 31
Deadline
FDA correspondence

Translating FDA Legalese.

When the FDA sends a notice, it is written in dense regulatory code. Misinterpreting a Notice of Action can lead to facility suspension. We translate the risk into an actionable plan.

Raw FDA Notice
DOC_ID: 994-AX

Dear Sir/Madam: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed your facility's registration pursuant to section 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) [21 U.S.C. § 350d] and the implementing regulations in 21 CFR Part 1, Subpart H.

Our records indicate a discrepancy between the Unique Facility Identifier (UFI) recognized by FDA and the entity name registered in FURLS. Pursuant to 21 CFR 1.231(a)(3), you are required to submit the DUNS number.

Failure to update this information within the prescribed timeframe may result in suspension of registration under 21 U.S.C. 350d(b)(1).

You must log into the FDA Industry Systems (FIS) portal and navigate to the FDA Unified Registration and Listing Systems (FURLS) Food Facility Registration Module (FFRM) to update the required fields.

Action Plan
Action required: DUNS mismatch
The FDA's automated system found a typo in your company name compared to the Dun & Bradstreet database.
Update legal name in Dun & Bradstreet portal.
Wait 24h for automated FDA synchronization.
Click 'Verify UFI' in Assurentry Dashboard.
Sales enabler

Build Importer Confidence (FSVP).

U.S. importers are terrified of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). Assurentry certification signals that your compliance is bulletproof, closing deals faster.

Foreign supplier

Targeting US Market
Assurentry Certified
FSVP COMPLIANT

U.S. importer

Approved to buy

"U.S. Importers will reject foreign suppliers without verified FDA compliance due to their own FSVP liability. Assurentry acts as the bridge of trust."

Data integrity

Mastering the DUNS Disconnect.

The exact spelling, punctuation, and address format in the FDA database must cryptographically match the Dun & Bradstreet database. If it doesn't, your registration fails. We handle this alignment for free.

Dun & Bradstreet

UFI / DUNS:12-345-6789
LEGAL NAME:Food Corp LLC
ADDRESS:123 Industrial Way
CryptographicHandshake
0x9A4F... MATCH

FDA FURLS DB

UFI VALIDATION: MATCH
LEGAL NAME: MATCH
REG STATUS:ACTIVE
Audit readiness

The Notice of Inspection (NOI) Interceptor.

When the FDA decides to inspect your foreign facility, they call your U.S. Agent first to schedule it. A missed call flags you as non-cooperative. We intercept, negotiate dates, and prep your QA team.

FDA Action
Notice of Inspection (NOI)
FDA calls
U.S. Agent

FDA"We intend to inspect your client's facility in 5 days. Are they ready?"

Without an agent answering, or if the agent misses the call, the FDA flags the facility for non-cooperation immediately.

Assurentry Defense
Immediate
Triage
Negotiate optimal inspection date.
Alert facility QA team & prep records.
Mock audit preparation call.
Logistics speed

Prior Notice Velocity & ACE Integration.

Shipments require a Prior Notice filing before hitting the U.S. Port. If CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) detects an invalid U.S. Agent, your Prior Notice is rejected. We guarantee ACE validation.

U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Strict Deadlines

4 Hours
8 Hours
2 Hours

ACE / ITDS Velocity

Automated System

Every Prior Notice filing requires the foreign manufacturer's FDA Registration Number and active U.S. Agent details. If this data is missing or invalid, the CBP automated commercial environment (ACE) rejects the entry instantly.

PRIOR NOTICE: AUTO-APPROVED
AGENT VALIDATION: PASSED [0.02ms]
Global coverage

FDA Emergencies Wait For No One.

The FDA expects immediate response times. Assurentry provides 24/7/365 coverage for over 160+ countries. When the FDA calls, we answer.

Global Support

FDA emergencies wait for no one.

The FDA operates on U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST). If an emergency communication is sent at 4:00 PM EST, it might be 4:00 AM in your country. The FDA expects the U.S. Agent to answer immediately.

24/7/365 Coverage

We support over 160+ countries. When the FDA calls, we answer on the first ring.

04:00
PM EST (FDA)
05:00
AM (Tokyo)
Assurentry Answering
Compliance repository

The Secure Audit Vault.

Every interaction, designation, and certificate is cryptographically stored and instantly accessible for your buyers or inspectors.

Compliance Document Vault

Every interaction, designation, and certificate is cryptographically stored and instantly accessible for your buyers or inspectors.

Verified

U.S. Agent Designation Cert

0x8F9B2A...
PDF / SECUREToday
Archived

FDA Renewal Confirmation

0x3C4D1E...
PDF / SECUREOct 2024
Active

DUNS Verification Record

0x7A2B9C...
PDF / SECUREToday
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U.S. Agent Designation

The complete compliance representation package.

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What's Included:

  • Official 21 CFR 1.227 Designation
  • Instant FURLS Acceptance
  • Digital Compliance Certificate
  • Free Biennial Renewal Filing
  • Free DUNS Validation Support
  • Unlimited FDA Comm Handling
  • Prior Notice Integration

Certificate of Registration

Facility

Acme Foods International
Registration No.
1894205603
Valid Until
12/31/2026
Verified & Issued by Assurentry Digital Compliance
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