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FDA Apostille for Georgia
FDA Apostille for Georgia
Georgia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so your FDA export certificate needs only one step to be accepted there: an apostille from the U.S. Department of State. No embassy legalization is needed. Upload your digital certificate and we return it apostilled by FedEx.
- Hague memberapostille accepted
- Apostilledocument route
- No embassylegalization step
- 9 daysstandard processing
Simply upload your FDA digital file, and you will receive your apostilled document via FedEx.
Processing time 9 business days
- No document shipping is required.
- You may update your own FedEx AWB or create a new one.
- Expedited processing times are offered.
- Credit card payments are accepted.
- The U.S. Department of State fee is already included.
- No separate U.S. Department of State form is needed.
- Track your order history and expenditures online.
Exp. Service fee$68 / Doc.
US Dept. of State fee$20 / Doc.
Total:$88 / Doc.
Why Georgia Asks for an Apostilled FDA Certificate
Importers, distributors and regulators in Georgia often ask U.S. exporters for an apostilled FDA certificate before they register a product or clear a shipment. The apostille confirms that the FDA signature on your certificate is genuine, so the document is accepted without further checks.
The FDA is a federal agency, so its certificates are apostilled by the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications. A state Secretary of State cannot do this. We prepare and submit the request, track it, and ship the apostilled certificate to you or straight to your partner in Georgia.
Which FDA Certificate Does Your Importer in Georgia Need?
Match your product to the authority in Georgia that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.
| Product type | Authority in Georgia | FDA certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines | The national medicines regulator in Georgia | Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability |
| Medical devices | The medical device regulator in Georgia | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability |
| Food, ingredients & infant formula | The food safety authority in Georgia | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Health Certificate |
| Dietary supplements & medical foods | Food or health authorities, depending on the product | Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) |
| Cosmetics | The authority responsible for cosmetics in Georgia | Certificate for Cosmetics |
This is a general guide. Your importer or regulatory agent in Georgia will confirm which body reviews your product and which FDA certificate it expects.
How the FDA Apostille for Georgia Works
The Hague Apostille Convention is in force for Georgia, so a single apostille from the U.S. Department of State makes your FDA certificate valid there. There is no embassy visit, consular stamp or second legalization step.
Upload your FDA certificate
Send the digital certificate exactly as the FDA issued it and choose Georgia as the destination.
We review it
We check that the certificate is complete, FDA-signed and ready for the State Department.
State Department apostille
We submit it to the Office of Authentications and track it until the apostille is issued.
FedEx delivery
The apostilled certificate ships to you, your importer or your agent in Georgia or anywhere else.
Exporting to Georgia: What to Prepare
Confirm the certificate type first
Ask your partner in Georgia exactly which FDA certificate they need and how the products should be named on it, before you apply to the FDA. The apostille can't fix a wrong certificate.
Work with a local partner
Product registrations are usually filed by a local importer, distributor or authorized representative in Georgia. They will know the documents the authority expects.
Check translation rules
If the official language in Georgia isn't English, the authority may ask for a certified translation. Translate after the apostille is attached, so the apostille is translated too.
One apostille per original
If you need to submit the certificate to more than one authority or partner in Georgia, order an apostille for each original you will hand over.
FDA Apostille Cost for Georgia
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our service fee | $68 / doc. | Review, submission, tracking and FedEx dispatch |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 / doc. | Paid by us on your behalf |
| Total | $88 / doc. | Standard processing: 9 business days. Expedited options available. |
FDA Apostille for Georgia: FAQs
Does Georgia accept apostilles?
Yes. Georgia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille from the U.S. Department of State is all your FDA certificate needs. No embassy legalization is required.
Who apostilles an FDA certificate for Georgia?
The U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications. The FDA is a federal agency, so a state Secretary of State cannot apostille its certificates.
Which FDA certificate do I need for Georgia?
It depends on the product: a CPP for medicines, a CFG for medical devices and conventional foods, a Certificate of Free Sale for supplements, and a Certificate for Cosmetics for cosmetic products. Products not sold in the U.S. need a Certificate of Exportability.
How long does an FDA apostille for Georgia take and what does it cost?
Standard processing takes 9 business days and costs $88 per document. That is our $68 service fee plus the $20 U.S. Department of State fee. Expedited options are available.
Can I upload a digital FDA certificate?
Yes. Upload the certificate exactly as the FDA issued it. Nothing needs to be mailed to us.
Can you ship the apostilled certificate directly to Georgia?
Yes. We ship by FedEx using our label or your own FedEx account, to you or straight to your importer or agent in Georgia.
FDA Certificates We Apostille for Georgia
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.
Other destinations
Get Your FDA Certificate Apostilled for Georgia
Upload your FDA certificate today and receive it apostilled by FedEx in 9 business days, for $88 per document with the State Department fee included.
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Simply upload your FDA digital file, and you will receive your apostilled document via FedEx.
Processing time
9 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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