Must I register my facility as a warehouse if we only hold food for a short period of time (i.e., a few hours to one day before food is transported)? 1.30K viewsOctober 10, 2022FDA 0 Sam Smith11.38K October 23, 2020 0 Comments Spread the loveSpread the love 1 Answer ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Blogolu28.38K Posted October 23, 2020 0 Comments Spread the loveThere is no timeframe (maximum or minimum) associated with holding. Consequently, a facility that holds food for consumption in the United States is not exempt from food facility registration requirements based on how long it holds food. Spread the love Login