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D-U-N-S Number Application Assistance

The D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit identifier for your business. It is required before FDA food facility registration and pet food facility registration. We prepare the application, follow up on verification, and keep your record consistent.

Issued byDun & Bradstreet

Timeline5-15 business days

FormatNine-digit number

Main useFDA registration prerequisite

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What this service is

The D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet that identifies a business entity and anchors its commercial credit file.

In compliance work it is a prerequisite: FDA requires a verifiable unique facility identifier for food facility registration, and the D-U-N-S Number is the de facto accepted identifier.

21 CFR 1.232(a)(2)

Who needs it

Companies preparing FDA food facility or pet food facility registration

Exporters that need a verifiable business identity with U.S. agencies, platforms, or customers

Businesses with no existing D-U-N-S record, or whose company name or address has changed

Prerequisites and sequence

No prior license is needed, but application details must exactly match your business license (Chinese and English names, registered address).
If you plan to register a food or pet food facility, obtain the D-U-N-S Number first so the registration does not fail verification.

Who holds regulatory responsibility

The applicant is the business itself. We prepare and submit the application and track verification; you are responsible for providing authentic license and contact information.

Materials we need from you

Business license (clear scan or photo)

Company name in Chinese and English, registered address, and office address if different

Contact person name, title, phone, and email

Employee count and main business scope

Process

01
Verify business license details and fix the Chinese/English names and addresses to use
02
Submit the company information to Dun & Bradstreet
03
Support any verification call or email if triggered
04
Obtain the nine-digit D-U-N-S Number and verify the record
05
Archive the number for later FDA registrations

Deliverables

Your nine-digit D-U-N-S Number

A verification record of your D-U-N-S company profile

Timeline

Standard applications take about 5-15 business days depending on Dun & Bradstreet verification; additional verification may extend the timeline.

Scope

What we provide

Application preparation and submission
Verification follow-up
Profile consistency check after issuance
Guidance on using the number in later FDA registrations

What is not included

Dun & Bradstreet value-added services such as commercial credit reports
Re-application after major company information changes (available as a separate engagement)

What usually follows

FDA Food Facility Registration FDA Pet Food Facility Registration

Common pitfalls

Application details not matching the business licenseChinese/English names and the registered address must exactly match the business license. Mismatches trigger manual verification, stretching the timeline from days to weeks, or get the application rejected.

Sharing one number between company and facilityA D-U-N-S Number identifies the entity at a specific address. If your production facility sits at a different address, it needs its own number, otherwise FDA registration verification may fail.

Not updating the record after a company changeIf you move or rename the business without updating the D-U-N-S record, later FDA registrations or renewals fail verification until the record is corrected first.

Pricing

Pricing depends on your product, quantity, and target market. Submit your product details and we will come back with a defined scope and quote.

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FAQ

Is the D-U-N-S Number free?

Dun & Bradstreet offers a free application channel, but it is slower and you must handle verification yourself. Our fee covers application assistance: preparing the information, tracking progress, and ensuring it connects smoothly to your FDA registration.

Can one number cover multiple facilities?

A D-U-N-S Number identifies the entity at a specific address. If your production facility sits at a different address, it generally needs its own number matching the facility address used in FDA registration.

What if our company details changed after we got the number?

The D-U-N-S record must be updated after a name or address change, otherwise FDA verification may fail. We can assist with the record update.

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Disclaimer

This is an application assistance service; issuance is decided by Dun & Bradstreet. This page is general information, not legal advice.