At this time, the DUNS number is the preferred UFI recognized as acceptable to FDA for food
facility registration. The DUNS number is assigned and managed by Dun & Bradstreet and is
available free of charge. Information on how to obtain a DUNS number will be available on the
FDA Web site.
https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FoodFacilityRegistration/ucm2006832.htm
You can obtain a DUNS number through the Internet or by phone.
However, as stated previously in this document, the requirement to submit a UFI will not begin
until October 1, 2020. If FDA recognizes as acceptable additional UFIs before the October 1,
2020 date, we will update the response to this question.
