No. The owner, operator, or agent in charge of a facility that begins to manufacture/process,
pack, or hold food for consumption in the United States must register before the facility begins
such activities (21 CFR 1.230). An owner, operator, or agent in charge of a facility may
authorize an individual to register the facility on its behalf (21 CFR 1.230). If the initial
registration is submitted prior to October 1 of a biennial renewal year, a renewal still must be
submitted for the facility during the period beginning on October 1 and ending on December 31.
