The U.S. Agent is responsible for being readily available to respond to FDA communications. FDA will communicate with the designated U.S. Agent, to schedule inspections and require an immediate response. The U.S. Agent is a person or entity located within, or that maintains an office, in the United States and acts as your domestic representative in all communications with the FDA. Under Section 107 of the FSMA, all foreign food facilities must designate a U.S. Agent upon registration and re-registration. FSMA now includes new responsibility for the U.S. Agent, as the U.S. Agent is financially liable for the payment of re-inspection and user fees assessed against the registered facility.