DUNS Number Assistance for Cosmetic Companies & Facilities
Professional DUNS Number request assistance for cosmetic businesses that need a Dun & Bradstreet business identifier — with accurate coordination alongside FDA MoCRA facility-registration and FEI requirements.
What Is a DUNS Number & How Does It Fit With MoCRA?
A DUNS Number is a nine-digit business identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet. It may be useful for business identity, supplier onboarding, credit, contracting, marketplace, and other commercial workflows.
For FDA cosmetic facility registration, however, the critical identifier is different: FDA currently requires the FEI on Form FDA 5066 and lists the facility DUNS Number as optional. If you need both a DUNS Number and MoCRA facility registration, the two workflows should be coordinated without treating DUNS as a substitute for the FEI.
- Current Form FDA 5066 requires the facility FEI.
- Current Form FDA 5066 lists the facility DUNS Number as optional.
- DUNS is a Dun & Bradstreet business identifier, not the FDA cosmetic facility registration number.
- Foreign facilities required to register also need U.S. Agent contact information.
- Covered cosmetic facility registrations are renewed every two years.
- Our DUNS request assistance is a separate $399 one-time professional service.
Our DUNS Number Assistance Services
The service remains focused on DUNS request support while clearly separating DUNS from FDA's required cosmetic facility FEI.
DUNS Request Assistance
We help organize the business information needed for a Dun & Bradstreet DUNS request or update and guide you through the request process.
Business & Facility Information Review
We review legal business name, physical address, contact information, and location details for consistency before the DUNS request or related compliance work proceeds.
MoCRA & FEI Coordination
If FDA cosmetic facility registration is also needed, we separate the optional DUNS information from the required FEI and coordinate the correct Form FDA 5066 workflow.
Regulatory Guidance & Support
We explain how DUNS, FEI, MoCRA facility registration, U.S. Agent information, and cosmetic product listing fit together so you do not purchase or file the wrong service.
Business Identifier & MoCRA Coordination Support
Helping cosmetic businesses distinguish optional DUNS information from the FEI that FDA currently requires for facility registration.
FDA compliance support across regulated industries.
International and U.S. businesses supported.
Established regulatory-support history.
FDA identifies the FEI as the required cosmetic facility registration number.
How Our DUNS Number Assistance Works
A four-step process for the DUNS request, with separate coordination of FDA FEI and MoCRA needs when applicable.
Submit Business Details
Provide the business or facility name, physical address, country, contact information, and the reason you need a DUNS Number.
Review the DUNS Information
We review the information for consistency and identify issues that could complicate a new DUNS request or business-record update.
Coordinate the D&B Request
We assist with the Dun & Bradstreet request process and help respond to information needs that arise during verification.
Coordinate MoCRA if Needed
If you are also registering a cosmetic facility, we confirm the separate FEI requirement and coordinate the correct FDA facility-registration pathway.
Complete MoCRA & Cosmetic Compliance Solutions
Related services for facility registration, product listing, U.S. Agent representation, labeling, California reporting, business identifiers, and ongoing MoCRA maintenance.
MoCRA Facility Registration
Register a covered domestic or foreign cosmetic manufacturing or processing facility using the required FDA FEI and coordinate biennial registration maintenance.
MoCRA Product Listing
Prepare covered cosmetic product listings, facility references, ingredient information, and annual listing updates.
U.S. Agent Services for Cosmetic Facilities
Annual U.S. Agent representation for foreign cosmetic facilities that are required to register under MoCRA.
Cosmetic Labeling & Ingredient Review
Review cosmetic labels, ingredient declarations, claims, warnings, and applicable U.S. labeling requirements.
California Safe Cosmetics Act Reporting
California cosmetic reporting support for CSCA, CFFIRKA, reportable ingredients, and CDPH portal submissions.
DUNS Number Assistance for Cosmetics
Optional DUNS request assistance for cosmetic businesses and facilities, with coordination alongside FDA FEI and MoCRA needs.
MoCRA Listing Verification
Professional verification documentation prepared from applicable cosmetic registration and listing records; not an FDA-issued certificate.
MoCRA Registration & Listing Maintenance
Support for biennial cosmetic facility-registration renewal and annual cosmetic product-listing updates.
Frequently Asked Questions — DUNS Number Assistance for Cosmetics
Current answers on DUNS, FEI, Form FDA 5066, foreign facilities, MoCRA registration, business identity, pricing, and the DUNS request process.
What is a DUNS Number?
A DUNS Number is a nine-digit business identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet. It can be useful for business identity, supplier onboarding, credit and commercial workflows, and other third-party requirements.
Is a DUNS Number required for MoCRA cosmetic facility registration?
No. FDA's current Form FDA 5066 lists the facility DUNS Number as optional information. The required cosmetic facility registration number is the FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI).
What identifier does FDA require for cosmetic facility registration?
FDA requires the facility FEI on Form FDA 5066. FDA states that the owner or operator should obtain an FEI before submitting a cosmetic facility registration.
Does every cosmetic facility need its own DUNS Number?
Not for MoCRA registration. A DUNS Number may still be useful or required for other business purposes, but FDA does not require a DUNS Number as the cosmetic facility registration number.
Does a DUNS Number replace MoCRA facility registration?
No. A DUNS Number is a business identifier. A covered cosmetic manufacturing or processing facility still must complete FDA facility registration when required, and the FDA registration uses the facility FEI.
Can I obtain a DUNS Number on my own?
Yes. Businesses can work directly with Dun & Bradstreet to request or update a DUNS Number. Our $399 service is professional assistance for companies that want help preparing, coordinating, and reviewing the request.
What information is typically needed for a DUNS request?
Dun & Bradstreet may request business identity and location information such as the legal business name, physical address, contact details, and other information used to establish or verify the business record.
How long does it take to obtain a DUNS Number?
Processing time is controlled by Dun & Bradstreet and can vary based on the business, country, whether an existing record is found, and whether additional verification is needed. We do not promise a universal turnaround time.
Does a DUNS Number expire?
A DUNS Number is used as a continuing business identifier, but the business information associated with the record should be kept current when names, addresses, ownership details, or other business information change.
Do foreign cosmetic manufacturers need a DUNS Number for MoCRA?
No, not merely because they are foreign. A foreign cosmetic facility that is required to register needs an FEI for the facility registration and must provide U.S. Agent contact information. DUNS remains optional on current Form FDA 5066.
Is DUNS the same as an FDA FEI?
No. A DUNS Number is issued by Dun & Bradstreet. An FEI is an FDA Establishment Identifier used by FDA. For current MoCRA cosmetic facility registration, the FEI is the required facility registration number.
What happens if I provide incorrect DUNS information to FDA?
Because DUNS is optional on current Form FDA 5066, it is not the required registration identifier. However, any optional information you submit should still be accurate and consistent. The facility FEI and other required registration fields must be correct.
Can FDA Registration Assistance help with both DUNS and MoCRA registration?
Yes. We can provide DUNS request assistance as a separate service and also coordinate MoCRA facility registration, FEI support, U.S. Agent service for foreign facilities, and cosmetic product listing when needed.
Is DUNS assistance available for small cosmetic businesses?
Yes. Our DUNS assistance can be used by businesses of different sizes. Separately, some small businesses may qualify for MoCRA exemptions, subject to the statutory criteria and exclusions for certain product categories.
How much does DUNS Number assistance cost?
Our DUNS Number request assistance is $399 USD as a one-time professional service. Any Dun & Bradstreet products or expedited services purchased directly from D&B, if applicable, are separate.
How do I get started with DUNS Number assistance?
Send us the business or facility name, physical address, country, contact information, and whether you are also completing MoCRA facility registration. We will review the request and confirm the correct scope.
Request DUNS Number Assistance
Tell us whether you need a DUNS Number, MoCRA facility registration, an FEI, or a combination so we can point you to the correct service.
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