What is the process for obtaining FDA registration for a manufacturing facility to export spirits to the United States?

FDA registration for a canning/manufacturing facility is achievable but administrative. Most members use a US agent to handle the application, though it can be done in-house.

**Key approaches:** - **Liberty Management Group** — members have used them as a US agent to handle FDA registration applications and act as your agent for a fee - **Self-service route** — members report their ops team has completed the registration themselves; it's doable but time-consuming - **Local US contacts** — some members have engaged individuals in the US (e.g. Texas-based) to manage the application locally

**Essential requirement:** Your canning/manufacturing company must be set up as an FDA food facility registered. You will need a US agent regardless of whether you handle paperwork yourself or outsource it entirely.

**Next steps:** Contact members directly for introductions to their FDA contacts or service providers — several members offered direct introductions within the community.