What Registrar Corp does

Registrar Corp is a U.S.-headquartered regulatory compliance provider specializing in FDA, USDA, TTB, Health Canada, GACC, and EU/UK regulatory requirements for food and beverage, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and dietary supplement companies. Founded in 2003 in Hampton, Virginia, immediately following the U.S. Bioterrorism Act, the company was built to solve cross-border market-access and ongoing compliance problems for manufacturers and importers selling into heavily regulated jurisdictions. It is currently owned by Paine Schwartz Partners (since August 2021) and has executed an aggressive roll-up strategy of approximately 14 acquisitions over seven years, including Cosmetri (2022), Foodsteps (2024), TechniCAL (2026), and Dell Tech (2026).

The company's core technology stack is a cloud-based regulatory compliance platform encompassing ComplyHub for supplier and FSVP risk monitoring, Cosmetri for cosmetics product lifecycle management, Foodsteps for sustainability analytics, Recipe Analysis for nutrition labeling, and SkillUp for workforce training. These software platforms are sold via subscription and layered on top of a professional services portfolio covering registration, US Agent designation, label and ingredient review, FSVP agent services, import-alert removal, prior-notice filing, master files, and adverse event reporting. The integrated offering combines software plus services plus training into a single provider relationship.

Registrar Corp operates a hybrid go-to-market: enterprise field sales for large multinational accounts, inside sales and self-service for mid-market customers purchasing standardized online training courses priced at $499-$999 USD, and a content-led top-of-funnel motion through 9 localized websites, free compliance wizards, webinars, and Trustpilot/case-study social proof. The company serves 35,000+ clients across 180+ countries through 20 foreign offices and reports being the world's largest food and beverage regulatory compliance provider.

Name

Registrar Corp

Legal name

Registrar Corp

Website

https://registrarcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Registrar Corp is a Virginia-based FDA regulatory compliance provider serving 35,000+ food, cosmetics, drug, medical device, and supplement companies across 180+ countries. It combines subscription software (ComplyHub, Cosmetri, Foodsteps), training certifications, and consulting services for FDA, USDA, Health Canada, and EU/UK market entry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulatory Compliance Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory Consulting & Compliance Program Management (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory Operations & Publishing (eCTD, RIM, Submission Management) (HLAGAKAC), Labeling & Claims Compliance Review (Nutrition, Allergen, Country-of-Origin) (AFALADAF), Product & Consumer Compliance (Labeling, Claims, Safety) (EDABADAH)

Keywords

• FDA regulatory compliance
• Regulatory consulting services
• Food safety training
• Compliance software platform
• FDA registration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Regulatory Compliance: Core revenue stream from regulatory compliance consulting services including FDA facility registration, FSVP agent representation, label and ingredient review, import alert removal, export certificates, and prior notice filing
2. Online Training and Certification: Revenue from selling online professional training courses including PCQI, HACCP, GFSI (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000), FSVP, and Better Process Control School certifications. Courses range from $499 to $999 USD with bundled packages available.
3. Compliance Software Subscriptions: SaaS revenue from ComplyHub software for supply chain compliance monitoring, Cosmetri PLM for cosmetics, and Foodsteps for sustainability management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Registrar Corp provides FDA regulatory compliance consulting and software solutions for companies in the food and beverage, medical device, drug, cosmetic, and dietary supplement industries. Its core offering combines a portfolio of compliance software platforms (ComplyHub, Cosmetri, Foodsteps, Recipe Analysis) with professional services including FDA facility registration, FSVP agent representation, label and ingredient review, import alert removal, export certificates, and online workforce training and certification (SkillUp).

Product overview

Registrar Corp is a regulatory compliance provider offering a platform-plus-services model. The core offering combines software platforms (ComplyHub for FDA compliance management, Cosmetri for cosmetics product lifecycle management, Foodsteps for sustainability analysis, and Recipe Analysis Software for nutrition labeling) with professional services including FDA registration, label review, import assistance, training, and consulting. The portfolio was built through approximately 14 acquisitions over seven years, adding specialized capabilities in cosmetics software (Cosmetri, 2022), sustainability (Foodsteps, 2024), and regulatory consulting (Dell Tech, 2026). SkillUp provides the training layer with online certifications in PCQI, HACCP, GFSI, and FSVP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ComplyHub: FDA compliance software platform for managing supply chain compliance
• Foodsteps
• Cosmetri
• SkillUp

Products and services

• ComplyHub FDA compliance software that helps companies manage production, maintain compliance, and monitor foreign suppliers for FSVP risk across the supply chain.
• Cosmetri SaaS product lifecycle management platform for cosmetics companies enabling compliant product development, PIF submissions, and CPSR building.
• Foodsteps Sustainability analysis platform that analyzes supply chain data to help food companies meet environmental reporting requirements and decarbonization goals.
• Recipe Analysis and Nutrition Software Software for building recipes and creating nutrition labels for food products, helping companies verify ingredients and labels for FDA compliance.
• SkillUp Interactive online workforce training platform offering self-paced courses for food safety, EHS compliance, and professional development including PCQI, HACCP, GFSI, FSVP, and BPCS certifications.
• FDA Registration Services Facility registration services with FDA for food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and dietary supplements, including US Agent designation for foreign facilities.
• Label and Ingredient Review Review services for product labels and ingredients to ensure compliance with FDA requirements across food, cosmetics, drugs, and medical devices.
• FSVP Agent Services Foreign Supplier Verification Program agent representation services for importers, helping them meet FDA FSVP requirements for foreign supplier verification.
• Prior Notice Express Service for filing prior notices to the US FDA before food imports arrive, enabling faster customs clearance.
• Import Alerts and DWPE Assistance Services to help companies remove FDA import alerts and detentions, facilitating the release of products held at US borders.
• FDA Export Certificates Certification services for exporting products, providing official FDA documentation required by foreign markets.
• Food Safety Plans (HACCP/FSMA) Development of food safety plans meeting HACCP requirements and FDA FSMA regulations, including mock inspections for preparedness.
• Master Files Submission and management of Master Files for drugs and medical devices, providing confidential information to the FDA.
• Adverse Event Reporting Services for reporting adverse events for cosmetics, drugs, dietary supplements, and medical devices including electronic medical device reporting (eMDR).
• BuyerFinder Service to help food and beverage companies find new US customers and expand their market presence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12X more likely to maintain strong protocol adherence with above-average training programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dell TechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Dell Tech, a Canadian regulatory consulting firm with over 45 years of experience specializing in Health Canada regulations, product licensing, and compliance pathways, was acquired to strengthen Registrar Corp's presence in the Canadian market. The acquisition combines Dell Tech's Canadian regulatory expertise with Registrar Corp's global infrastructure.
• TechniCALcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026TechniCAL, the world's leading independent Process Authority for low-acid and acidified foods, was acquired by Registrar Corp. The acquisition combines Registrar Corp's regulatory knowledge and training capabilities with TechniCAL's advanced thermal testing technologies and Process Authority expertise recognized by FDA and USDA. TechniCAL continues operating under its own name as an independent Process Authority.
• FoodstepscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2024Foodsteps, a UK-based company providing sustainability analysis tools for food businesses, was acquired amid increasing pressure on the food industry to meet environmental targets. The platform analyzes supply chain data to help companies meet reporting requirements and decarbonization goals.
• Cosmetri, GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2022Cosmetri, GmbH, a SaaS company serving the cosmetics sector, was acquired to expand Registrar Corp's capabilities globally. The acquisition enabled Registrar Corp to offer enhanced compliance and product development tools for the personal care industry, including product lifecycle management and CPSR building capabilities.
• Leading Food Safety and Certification OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistrar Corp partnered with leading food safety and certification organizations for its 2026 Global Food Safety Training Survey, which revealed that facilities with above-average training programs significantly outperform their counterparts.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC services provider offering food testing, product certification, supply chain audits, and regulatory compliance support. Competes with Registrar Corp across food safety certification and testing for multinational CPG and food manufacturer clients.
• NSF International: NSF provides food safety certification, testing, and training services across global CPG and food supply chains. Highly comparable to Registrar Corp's food/beverage certification and training business (HACCP, GFSI, SQF/BRC training and audits) and competes for similar enterprise food manufacturer clients.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global certification and testing body offering medical device certification, product testing, and regulatory compliance services. Directly overlaps with Registrar Corp's medical device registration, EU MDR support, and global market access service lines.
• Intertek: Intertek provides testing, inspection, and certification services across consumer products, food, and pharmaceuticals globally. Comparable to Registrar Corp for product compliance testing, certification, and regulatory support for manufacturers selling into regulated markets.
• DQS Inc. DQS is a global management systems certification body offering ISO certifications, food safety audits (FSSC 22000, ISO 22000), and regulatory compliance services. Directly competes with Registrar Corp's GFSI/FSSC 22000 training and certification business and serves overlapping food manufacturer client base.
• Eurofins Scientific: Eurofins is a leading food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics testing and certification services group. Provides laboratory testing, product safety, and regulatory support services that overlap with Registrar Corp's labeling, ingredient review, and product safety offerings.
• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance: SGS is one of the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) companies, providing food safety testing, product certification, and regulatory compliance services globally. Comparable in offering regulatory and certification services to food/CPG/medical device manufacturers, though at much broader scale across many verticals.

Direct peers

• AIB International: AIB International provides food safety auditing, consulting, and training services to food manufacturers globally. Highly comparable to Registrar Corp's food safety plan development, HACCP certification, and FSMA compliance consulting for food manufacturer customers.
• Emergo by UL Solutions: Emergo by UL is a regulatory consulting firm specializing in medical device registration, US Agent services, EU MDR/IVDR compliance, and global market access. Directly overlaps with Registrar Corp's medical device registration and US Agent representation services and serves the same regulated manufacturer customer base.

Emerging players

• Greenlight Guru: Greenlight Guru is a quality management and regulatory compliance SaaS platform purpose-built for medical device companies. Comparable to Registrar Corp's ComplyHub and Cosmetri software offerings as a regulated-industry compliance software platform serving medical device manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RegistrarCorp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/registrarcorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/RegistrarCorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/registrar-corp

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A10 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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