Yes. Under the Bioterrorism Act, foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for US consumption — including animal food — must register with FDA. Registration must be renewed biennially, and unregistered facilities are subject to import refusal.

Fish meal is subject to FDA's animal feed ingredient regulations and must meet identity and purity standards. Additionally, if the fish meal originates from species covered by CITES or is processed in a country with active FDA import alerts, additional documentation or automatic detention may apply. Buyers should verify the supplier's FDA registration status and any active import alerts before contracting.