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1. To Obtain Food Export Certificate in Alabama, the applicant has to use the following link
2. Applicant has to login using “Account ID” and “Password”, if the applicant has not had an account click the “Create Account” to Create an FDA Industry Systems Account.
3. Applicant has to select the “Select Application(s) for Account Creation” and click the “Continue” button.
4. After this, the applicant need to give the personal information and click the “Continue” button.
5. Upload the documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The fee detail is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. After finishing all the processes, click “Submit” button. After verification of the document, respective authority goes for the inspection.
8. Once the inspection is completed, the certificate will be issued to the applicant by visiting the FDA office or download through the official email id.
9. The processing time for this procedure takes up to 7 to 14days.
   

• Copy of recent inspection report
• Copy of laboratory report
• Copy of label of the product
  

U.S FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Contact - 1-888-463-6332
Email - CFSANExportCertification@fda.hhs.gov
Contact link
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Any food business person who intends to Obtain Food Export Certificate is eligible to make this application.

The fee for this certificate is $175.

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The processing time to get this certificate takes up to 7 to 14days.

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• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  

• Name
• Job title
• Address
• Company name
• Web address
• Zip code
• City
• Phone number
• Email id
• Territory
  

An Export Health Certificate is a document used in export transactions, issued by the governmental organizations at the countries of origin, to certify that a food shipment is fit for human consumption, and meets safety standards or other required legislation for exporting.

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