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FDA Embassy Legalization for Egypt
FDA Embassy Legalization for Egypt
Egypt is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so FDA certificates for Egyptian authorities need embassy legalization instead of an apostille. We take your digital FDA certificate through the U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce and the Embassy of Egypt and ship the legalized document by FedEx in about 7 business days.
- Not in Hagueembassy legalization needed
- Two-step legalizationdocument route
- Arabicofficial language
- 7 daysstandard processing
Prepare Your FDA Certificate for Egypt
Simply upload your FDA digital file, and you will receive your legalized document via FedEx.
Processing time 7 business days
- We accept credit card payments.
- Track your order history and expenses online.
- All chamber and embassy fees are already included.
- Submit the files you received from the FDA electronically.
- We use the State Department minimum processing time.
- You may update your own FedEx air waybill or purchase a new one.
- U.S. Department of State Form DS-4194 is not required; we handle it.
Exp. Service fee$100 / Doc.
U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce stamp$35 / Doc.
Embassy of Egypt fee$132 / Doc.
Total:$267 / Doc.
FedEx delivery is used to return the completed legalized document after processing.
See expedited options →Why Egypt Asks for a Legalized FDA Certificate
Egypt's health-product regulation was restructured around the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), which took over the regulation of medicines, medical devices and cosmetics from the former Ministry of Health departments. Food safety sits with the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA). Registration and import files for U.S. products rely on FDA certificates, such as a CPP for medicines, and Egyptian authorities expect those foreign documents to be legalized.
EDA increasingly relies on approvals by reference regulators. Under its 2026 reliance guideline, medicines already approved by a reference authority go through a verification of sameness and an abridged laboratory assessment, with a target of 21 working days for the final report. A valid CPP or e-CPP from the reference authority is a required document. For U.S. products, that's the FDA's CPP, and we legalize it for Egypt.
Which FDA Certificate Does Your Egyptian Importer Need?
Match your product to the Egyptian authority that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.
| Product type | Egyptian authority | FDA certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines | Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) | Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability |
| Medical devices | Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability |
| Food, ingredients & infant formula | National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Health Certificate |
| Dietary supplements | EDA or NFSA, depending on how the product is classified | Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) |
| Cosmetics | Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) | Certificate for Cosmetics |
EDA regulates medicines, devices and cosmetics, and NFSA regulates food. Whether a supplement goes to EDA or NFSA depends on its classification. Your Egyptian agent or importer will confirm the authority and the FDA certificate it expects.
How FDA Embassy Legalization for Egypt Works
Egypt is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so it does not accept apostilles. For FDA certificates, the legalization chain runs through the U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, which certifies the document, and then the Embassy of Egypt, which legalizes it for use in Egypt.
Upload your FDA certificate
Send the digital certificate exactly as the FDA issued it and choose Egypt as the destination.
U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce
We obtain the Chamber's certification stamp, usually within about 1 business day.
Embassy of Egypt legalization
We submit the certified document to the Embassy of Egypt, which legalizes it in about 6 business days.
FedEx delivery
The legalized certificate ships to you, your importer or your agent in Cairo or anywhere else in Egypt.
Exporting to Egypt: What to Prepare
EDA's reliance route
For medicines approved by a reference authority, EDA's 2026 reliance guideline replaces full testing with a verification of sameness and abridged laboratory assessment, aiming for a final report within 21 working days. A valid CPP or e-CPP from the reference authority is required, so keep your FDA CPP current and legalized.
Possible final step in Cairo
After embassy legalization, some Egyptian authorities also ask for foreign documents to be certified by Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Your Egyptian agent can usually arrange this locally, so ask them early whether your file needs it.
Arabic translation
Arabic is Egypt's official language. Authorities often accept English certificates, but some files may need a certified Arabic translation. Have it done after legalization, so the stamps are translated too.
A local agent or license holder
Foreign manufacturers register products in Egypt through a local agent or license holder, who also files reliance and import applications. If the applicant is not the license holder, EDA expects a legalized letter of authorization, which we can legalize alongside your FDA certificates.
FDA Embassy Legalization Cost for Egypt
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our service fee | $100 / doc. | Review, submission, tracking and FedEx dispatch |
| U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce stamp | $35 / doc. | Chamber certification, about 1 business day |
| Embassy of Egypt fee | $132 / doc. | Embassy legalization, about 6 business days. Paid by us on your behalf |
| Total | $267/ doc. | Standard processing: 7 business days. Expedited options available. |
FDA Embassy Legalization for Egypt: FAQs
Does Egypt accept apostilles?
No. Egypt is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so FDA certificates need embassy legalization instead: certification by the U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce followed by legalization at the Embassy of Egypt.
How long does FDA embassy legalization for Egypt take?
About 7 business days in total: roughly 1 business day for the U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce and 6 business days for the Embassy of Egypt, plus FedEx delivery.
How much does it cost?
$267per document: our $100 service fee, the $35 U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce stamp and the $132 Embassy of Egypt fee. All chamber and embassy fees are included.
Does the Egyptian Drug Authority rely on FDA approvals?
EDA's reliance guideline lets medicines approved by reference authorities follow a verification of sameness and abridged laboratory testing, with a valid CPP or e-CPP from the reference authority. Your Egyptian agent can confirm how it applies to your product.
Which FDA certificate do I need for Egypt?
A CPP for medicines, a CFG for medical devices and conventional foods, a Certificate of Free Sale for dietary supplements, and a Certificate for Cosmetics for cosmetic products. Products not sold in the U.S. need a Certificate of Exportability.
Do I need to send the original FDA certificate?
No. Upload the digital FDA certificate and we coordinate the Chamber and Embassy steps, then ship the legalized document to you by FedEx.
FDA Certificates We Legalize for Egypt
Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG)
Medical devices, conventional foods, food additives and infant formula sold in the U.S.
Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP)
The WHO-format certificate used to register human drugs.
Certificate of Exportability
Products made in the U.S. for export only.
Health Certificate
Collagen and gelatin exports (EU health certificate or SRM certificate).
Certificate for Cosmetics
Skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance products.
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Get Your FDA Certificate Legalized for Egypt
Upload your FDA certificate today and receive it legalized by FedEx in 7 business days, for $267per document with all chamber and embassy fees included.
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Simply upload your FDA digital file, and you will receive your apostilled document via FedEx.
Processing time
7 business days
- We accept credit card payments.
- Track your order history and expenses online.
- The U.S. Department of State fee is already included.
- Submit the files you received from the FDA electronically.
- We use the State Department minimum processing time.
- You may update your own FedEx air waybill or purchase a new one.
- U.S. Department of State Form DS-4194 is not required; we handle it.
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Embassy of Egypt fee
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