Product level · Food, drugs, supplements, household hazardous
FDA Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) in the Philippines
A CPR is required for each individual product you sell or distribute. Products with different variants, flavours, dosage forms or packaging sizes must each be registered separately with their own FDA registration number. An active LTO is a non-negotiable prerequisite.
- Filed in 20–30 working days
- Valid 2 years for supplements, 5 years for food
- One certificate per product — variants count separately
Or call 0917 631 8876 — Mondays to Fridays.
Why it matters
Why your products need a CPR
What it allows, and what it prevents.
One certificate per product
Every product you sell or distribute carries its own CPR and its own FDA registration number. There is no blanket registration for a range.
Variants count separately
Different variants, flavours, dosage forms and packaging sizes are each registered on their own. Ten flavours means ten CPRs — worth knowing before you budget.
The LTO comes first
An active License to Operate is a non-negotiable prerequisite. A CPR cannot be filed against an establishment that is not yet licensed.
Who needs one
What needs a CPR
A CPR is filed per product, so the question is which of your products are covered rather than which businesses are. These are the categories that run through this certificate.
Covered categories
- Food products
- Drug products
- Food supplements
- Household hazardous products
- Urban hazardous products
Rules worth knowing
- Validity is 2 years for supplements and 5 years for food products.
- Each variant is registered individually — ten flavours means ten CPRs.
- An active LTO is a non-negotiable prerequisite.
What we file
Working turnarounds, not best cases. Each line is a filing we handle end to end.
| Filing | Code | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Certificate of Product Registration (CPR)Start here | CM-FDA-005 | 20–30 working days |
Common questions
Do we need a License to Operate before registering a product?
Yes. The LTO licenses the establishment, not the product, and it has to be in place before any Certificate of Product Registration or Cosmetic Product Notification can be filed. It is the first step for anyone bringing food, drug, cosmetic or medical device products to market.
What is the difference between a CPR and a CPN?
A Certificate of Product Registration covers food, drugs, supplements and household hazardous products. A Cosmetic Product Notification covers cosmetics — skincare, haircare, makeup and personal care. The CPN is notification-based rather than a full registration, but it still requires a valid cosmetic-establishment LTO.
Does every product variant need its own registration?
Yes. Products with different variants, flavours, dosage forms or packaging sizes are each registered separately and each receive their own FDA registration number. Ten flavours means ten CPRs.
How long does FDA registration take?
A new LTO application runs 30 to 40 working days. A Certificate of Product Registration takes 20 to 30 working days, and a Cosmetic Product Notification 15 to 20 working days. LTO renewals and variations take 2 to 3 months because they include a facility inspection.
How long do the certificates stay valid?
CPR validity is 2 years for supplements and 5 years for food products. A CPN is valid for 1 year and renews annually. LTO renewal has to be filed before the existing licence expires.
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How we help
We prepare and file on your behalf, track the application through the FDA, and come back to you when something is needed rather than leaving you to chase it. Tell us the product and where you are in the process, and we will confirm exactly which filings apply and in what order.
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