The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially rolled out FDA Circular No. 2026-0002, introducing an upgraded eservices System that completely replaces the old electronic registration portals (portal). This major modernization effort establishes a streamlined, secure, and fully digital platform designed to fast-track the application and issuance of Certificates of Product Registration (CPRs) while drastically cutting down bureaucratic red tape for food businesses.
The transition marks a pivotal step toward the full digitalization of regulatory services, ensuring stricter data integrity, enhanced transparency, and a more efficient government service delivery. The new guidelines apply strictly to all processed and pre-packaged food products.
Key Highlights & Main Points
Mandatory Transition: The previous portal system will be permanently closed. All future applications—including initial registrations, renewals, amendments, and cancellations—must now be processed exclusively through the new eservices platform.
Streamlined Timeline: Under the updated Citizen’s Charter, the evaluation process is strictly bound to a 20-working-day timeline, which officially begins the day after payment confirmation.
Enhanced Security with OTPs: To ensure secure transactions, the system eliminates the need for individual account passwords. Instead, access and application tracking are verified using a One-Time Password (OTP) sent directly to the establishment’s registered official company email.
Label Verification and Compliance: Duplicate applications for products with identical formulations, brands, and manufacturing origins will be rejected. Additionally, physical product sample submissions for Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) of food and dietary supplements are no longer required.
Six-Month Window for Denied Applications: If an application is issued a Letter of Denial (LOD), companies are given a maximum of six months to address deficiencies and file a reapplication through the system.
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