The FSVP regulation requires that an importer provide its name, electronic mail address, and unique facility identifier (UFI) recognized as acceptable by the FDA for each line entry of food product offered for importation into the United States (21 CFR 1.509(a)). The FDA has recognized the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number as an acceptable UFI for FSVP. DUNS numbers are assigned and managed by Dun & Bradstreet. They can be obtained by either emailing govt@dnb.com or calling 1-800-234-3867, which is specifically designed for FDA-related inquiries. An FSVP Importer can obtain the DUNS number free of charge (charges may apply for expedited service).
