Apply Online:

1. To Request for certified copy of export certificate, the applicant has to make the application online via 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. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of $10.
11. For Further details contact U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
12. 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.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by Mail:

1. To Request for certified copy of export certificate, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 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 of $10.
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. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant gets the copy of export certificate through the mail.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form link
• Trade license
• 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
Field office link
Import Offices and ports of entry link

• Any Companies that export goods from the United States who intends to Request for certified copy of export certificate is eligible to make this application.

• The fee of this process is $10

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

• Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

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

• 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

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

Link

More information which might help people.