Acidified Low Acid Foods 

21 CFR 113 (Low-Acid Foods) 

21 CFR 114 (Acidified Foods) 

Bioterrorism Act

Food Allergies and Allergen Control Programs

• Allergy Inspection Guide (FDA, 4/2001) - Guidance on Inspections of Firms Producing Food Products Susceptible to Contamination with Allergenic Ingredients
• Components of an Effective Allergen Control Program – A Framework for Food Processors
  • English Version (PDF 208 KB)
  • Spanish Version (PDF 208 KB)
• FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Industry on Voluntary Disclosure of Sesame When Added as Flavoring or Spice (FDA, 12/23/20)
• Food Allergies (FDA)
• Food Allergy Research And Education (FARE)
• Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) (University of Nebraska)
• FSIS Compliance Guidelines: Allergens and Ingredients of Public Health Concern: Identification, Prevention and Control, and Declaration through Labeling (USDA-FSIS) (PDF 913 KB)
• International Food Allergen Icons (IAFP) Easily understood, downloadable pictoral icons for many allergens, for use in the workplace or plant.

Food Facility Registration

• Registration of Food Facilities (FDA) 
• 2020 Food Facility Biennial Registration Renewal (FDA) open period for renewals from Oct. 1, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2020.
• Guidance for Industry - Q & A Regarding Food Facility Registration (7th Edition) (FDA)
• Draft Guidance for Industry - Supplemental Q & A Regarding Food Facility Registration (FDA)
• Registration of Meat and Poultry Handlers (USDA Food Safety Inspection Service)  (PDF 658 KB)  Meat and poultry facilities are under the jurisdiction of the USDA and require pre-market inspection and approval before production.  (All forms here.)
• Submitting Form FDA 2541 (Food Canning Establishment Registration) and
  Forms FDA 2541d, FDA 2541e, FDA 2541f, and FDA 2541g (Food Process Filing Forms) to FDA in Electronic or Paper Format: Guidance for Industry (FDA, Nov. 2016) (PDF 123 KB)