Apply by Mail

1. To Request for certified copy of export certificate, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Contact details are mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page. Or use the following given link:

Link

1. An application form is available at the following link:

Link

1. The applicant has to fill-in the details in the form.
2. Applicant should make sure they have all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
3. Mail the application and required documents to the appropriate office.
4. Mailing address is mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page.
5. Fee of this procedure is mentioned in “Fees” section.
6. Export certificate requests are typically processed within a few days, although processing times may vary.
7. For Further details contact U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Apply Online

1. The Application is available in the following link – Link
2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can login directly using their “Account ID” and “Password” by clicking “Log-in” option in the given page.
3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create account” option.
4. An applicant has to provide their own email address when they create an account.
5. While registering, applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on “Create account” button.
6. Once the registration is successful, the applicant can login with their “Account ID” and “Password”.
7. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
8. The Applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
9. The Fee for this procedure can be paid online.
10. For Further details contact U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
11. An application status of "Processed" indicates that the application has been reviewed and authorised, and that the applicant can download and print the certificate package.

• Application form Application form
• Applicant product label.
• Shipment Description

U.S. Food and Drug Administration


Export Certification Team
Office of the Center Director
Email: CFSANExportCertification@fda.hhs.gov
Phone: 240-402-2307
Mailing Address: Dockets Management
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Contact Link: Link


Field Office:
USDA Field office Service Centre Locator: Link
Import Offices and ports of entry: Link
NOTE: Click on to the state in map to check the service centre address details.

• Companies that export goods from the United States.

• The fee of this process is $10.

• Export certificate is valid for 1 year.

• An application form is available at the following link:

Link

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• Export certificate requests are typically processed within a few days, although processing times may vary.

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Please contact the appropriate CFSAN office based on the kind of certification and commodity category for further information about export certification for food items.

The information needed to be filled in the application form are listed below:

• Export Company Name
• State License/Registration Number
• Country
• Address
• Zip Code
• City
• State
• Contact Person Name
• Contact Phone
• Contact Phone Fax
• Contact Email
• Product
• Common Name
• Manufacturer
• Description/Comments

• Although foreign enterprises purchasing U.S. packaging materials are not frequently obliged to get a Certificate of Export, it can be a valuable customer assurance tool in rare cases.
• In some circumstances, obtaining a Certificate of Export may be required before accessing a foreign market.

• For more information: Link

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• The application can also use for replacement.

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