Apply by Email

1. To Apply for Sanitary Certificate, the applicant has to approach the United States Department of Agriculture link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit the application form and the documents to the authorized officer email ID - DairySanitaryCerts@ams.usda.gov
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. Depending on the product or industry, an inspection may be conducted to verify compliance with sanitary standards. Ensure that your facility or premises are prepared for any necessary inspections.
12. If your application meets all the requirements and passes any necessary inspections, the issuing authority will grant you a Sanitary Certificate. This certificate serves as proof that your product or facility meets the sanitary standards set by the authority.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by Fax

1. To Apply for Sanitary Certificate, the applicant has to approach the United States Department of Agriculture link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit the application form and the documents to the authorized office by fax (202) 690-3410
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. Depending on the product or industry, an inspection may be conducted to verify compliance with sanitary standards. Ensure that your facility or premises are prepared for any necessary inspections.
12. If your application meets all the requirements and passes any necessary inspections, the issuing authority will grant you a Sanitary Certificate. This certificate serves as proof that your product or facility meets the sanitary standards set by the authority.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply through mail

1. To Apply for Sanitary Certificate, the applicant has to approach the United States Department of Agriculture link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. Depending on the product or industry, an inspection may be conducted to verify compliance with sanitary standards. Ensure that your facility or premises are prepared for any necessary inspections.
13. If your application meets all the requirements and passes any necessary inspections, the issuing authority will grant you a Sanitary Certificate. This certificate serves as proof that your product or facility meets the sanitary standards set by the authority.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Identity proof (citizenship card, driving license, passport)
• National identity card
• Quality Control
• Application form link
• Manufacturing certificate
• Laboratory Test Results
• Sanitation and Hygiene Protocols
• Labeling and Packaging
• Fee receipt
• Import/Export Documentation (if applicable)
• Any other documents (if required)

United States Department of Agriculture
Dairy Program
Dana Coale, Deputy Administrator
E-mail: AskDairy@usda.gov
Phone: (202) 720-4392
Fax: (202) 690-3410
Contact link
Regional Office link

The eligibility requirements for obtaining a sanitary certificate in the United States

• Being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Having a valid passport
• Being able to provide proof of identity and citizenship
• Having a clean criminal record
• Meeting any other specific requirements set forth by the issuing agency

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

• The validity of a sanitary certificate in the United States is one year.

• Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• ZIP code
• City
• Email
• Business details
• Income
• Fax
• Date
• business plan
• Signature

• In the United States, a Sanitary Certificate is a document issued by a regulatory authority or agency to certify that a product or facility meets specific sanitary or hygiene standards.
• The purpose of a Sanitary Certificate is to ensure that the product or facility adheres to regulations and requirements related to public health and safety.

• For more information link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Link

• Sanitary Certificates may be required for various industries and products, including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices, and certain agricultural commodities. The specific regulations and requirements can vary depending on the product and the governing authority responsible for overseeing that particular industry.