💵FDA Announces User Fee Rates for Food Safety Certification FY 2026
Food Safety Modernization Act Third-Party Certification Program User Fee Rate for Fiscal Year 2026
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the fiscal year (FY) 2026 annual fee rate for recognized accreditation bodies and accredited certification bodies, and the initial and renewal fee rate for accreditation bodies applying to be recognized in the third-party certification program authorized by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), as amended by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). We are also announcing the fee rate for certification bodies applying for direct FDA accreditation.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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The FDA is announcing user fee rates for the third-party certification program under the FSMA which will directly impact accreditation bodies and certified food businesses. Fees for initial applications, annual renewals, and additional costs related to FDA inspections signify compliance costs that businesses must budget for.