Reportable Food Registry for Industry

The Reportable Food Registry (RFR or the Registry) is an electronic portal for Industry to report when there is reasonable probability that an article of food will cause serious adverse health consequences. The Registry helps the FDA better protect the public health by tracking patterns and targeting inspections. The Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-085), section 1005 directs the FDA to establish a Reportable Food Registry for Industry.

The RFR applies to all FDA regulated categories of food and feed, except dietary supplements and infant formula.

For Industry/Regulators Submit a Report   For Consumers Contact FDA

Who Should Use the Reportable Food Registry?

Registered Food Facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for human or animal consumption in the United States under section 415(a) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 350d) are required to report when there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, an article of food will cause serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals.

Federal, state, and local government officials may voluntarily use the RFR portal to report information that may come to them about reportable foods.

Reportable Food Registry Policy Information Video

RFR At A Glance

• Reportable Food Registry (RFR) At a Glance - English
• RFR At A Glance - Español (Spanish)
• RFR At A Glance - 中文 (Chinese)
• RFR At a Glance - Francais (French)
• RFR Commodity Definitions

Policy Information

• Draft Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding the RFR as Established by the FDA Amendments Act of 2007 (Edition 2)
• Information on the FDA Reportable Food Registry (RFR) for Foreign Governments
• Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act (FDAAA) of 2007

RFR Dashboard and Data

• Reportable Food Registry Annual Report
• Reportable Food Registry Public Data Dashboard

Where Should Consumers, Food Retailers and Food Service Operators Report a Problem with Food?

Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.

To report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction), visit Industry and Consumer Assistance.

What to Do if the Safety Reporting Portal is Not Operating

If you are not able to use the Safety Reporting Portal, you may also call 1-888-INFO-FDA and follow the prompts to report a problem. If you require the use of a Relay Service, please call the Federal Relay Services at 800-877-8339. This is a toll-free relay service to call federal agencies from TTY devices.

FDA further recommends that a report be submitted by the responsible party to the Safety Reporting Portal as soon as it resumes operation.