Exporting food products to the United States?
Then your product — and your manufacturing facility — must comply with US FDA regulations, including facility registration, labeling standards, and food safety systems.
At Kimdee, we help OEM clients prepare instant noodle products that are FDA-compliant, ensuring smooth entry into the US market.
Here’s a complete guide to passing an FDA inspection for food imports — especially ready-to-eat meals like instant noodles.
✅ 1. What the FDA Inspects (and Why)
The US FDA regulates all imported food products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Their goal? Prevent contaminated, misbranded, or non-compliant food from entering the country.
Inspections typically review:
Facility hygiene and documentation
Label accuracy and allergen compliance
Ingredient sourcing and traceability
Adherence to Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC)
📦 At Kimdee, our production facilities are ISO and HACCP certified — and prepared for international audits.
✅ 2. FDA Facility Registration Is Mandatory
Every foreign food facility that exports to the US must:
Be registered with the FDA
Renew the registration every even-numbered year
Have a US Agent listed on file
📌 FDA will refuse entry for unregistered facilities.
🔗 FDA Facility Registration Guide
✅ 3. Labeling Must Be Fully Compliant
Key US labeling requirements include:
English-language labeling
US Nutrition Facts Panel (standard format)
Ingredient list in descending order
Allergen statement (e.g., soy, wheat)
Country of origin and distributor name
Kimdee supports full US-compliant private label packaging.
✅ 4. Pre-Import Requirements You Should Know
In addition to registration and labeling, you must:
Submit Prior Notice to the FDA before shipment
Keep traceability records (ingredient origin, batch numbers)
Be ready for inspection (scheduled or surprise)
FDA inspectors may visit the manufacturing site abroad or detain goods at port.
✅ 5. How Kimdee Helps Ensure Compliance
We assist clients by:
Verifying ingredients and production meet US standards
Designing FDA-compliant packaging and labeling
Managing documentation and Prior Notice submission
Supporting third-party food safety audits (e.g., SGS, Intertek)
Our facilities are experienced in exporting to the US with OEM instant noodle SKUs.
📩 Planning to sell your noodles in the US?
Email: carlng@kimdeefoods.com
🔗 Get FDA-ready with Kimdee
❓ FAQ
Q1: Is FDA inspection required before every shipment?
A: No. But the FDA may inspect facilities periodically or detain specific lots if risk is flagged.
Q2: Can Kimdee handle FDA registration for my brand?
A: Yes. We assist with facility registration, US Agent coordination, and Prior Notice submissions.
Q3: What happens if my label doesn’t meet FDA standards?
A: Your shipment can be rejected. That’s why we build labels from the start to meet all requirements.
