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Dietary supplements, medical foods and foods for special dietary use.
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FDA Embassy Legalization for Haiti
FDA Embassy Legalization for Haiti
Haiti has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so FDA certificates used there must be legalized by the Embassy of Haiti. We get your certificate authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, legalized by the embassy in Washington, and shipped by FedEx to you or your Haitian importer in about 14 business days.
- Not in Hagueembassy legalization needed
- Two-step legalizationdocument route
- French and Haitian Creoleofficial language
- 14 daysstandard processing
Submit Your FDA Documents for Haiti
Simply upload your FDA digital file, and you will receive your legalized document via FedEx.
Processing time 14 business days
- We accept credit card payments.
- Track your order history and expenses online.
- U.S. Department of State 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$120 / Doc.
US Dept. of State fee$20 / Doc.
Embassy of Haiti fee$50 / Doc.
Total:$190 / Doc.
FedEx return shipping is available for completed documents after processing.
See expedited options →Why Haiti Asks for a Legalized FDA Certificate
Haiti's pharmaceutical sector is regulated by the Direction de la Pharmacie, du Médicament et de la Médecine Traditionnelle (DPM/MT) of the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP). Its work includes reviewing medicine registration (homologation) files and issuing import authorizations. Haiti's National Pharmaceutical Policy commits the country to supplying medicines that hold a Haitian marketing authorization.
That policy is also candid about the challenges. It notes that the sector is still governed by a law dating from 1955, that the regulator lacks staff and autonomy, that Haiti has no national medicines quality control laboratory, and that an illicit street market for medicines has grown. In that setting, reliable documentation from the country of origin carries extra weight, and an FDA certificate legalized by the Embassy of Haiti gives Haitian reviewers a document they can trust.
Which FDA Certificate Does Your Haitian Importer Need?
Match your product to the Haitian authority that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.
| Product type | Haitian authority | FDA certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines | DPM/MT, Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) | Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability |
| Medical devices | MSPP, through the DPM/MT | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability |
| Food & ingredients | Haitian health, agriculture and trade authorities, depending on the product | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Health Certificate |
| Dietary supplements | DPM/MT or food authorities, depending on classification | Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) |
| Cosmetics | MSPP; confirm the current route with your importer | Certificate for Cosmetics |
The DPM/MT handles medicine registration and import authorizations, while food controls are shared across ministries. Your Haitian importer will confirm which authority reviews your product and which FDA certificate it needs.
How FDA Embassy Legalization for Haiti Works
Haiti is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so it does not accept apostilles. Your FDA certificate is first authenticated by the U.S. Department of State and then legalized by the Embassy of Haiti.
Upload your FDA certificate
Send the digital certificate exactly as the FDA issued it and choose Haiti as the destination.
State Department authentication
We submit it to the Office of Authentications, which issues the federal authentication certificate in about 9 business days.
Embassy legalization
We take the authenticated certificate to the Embassy of Haiti for legalization, which takes about 5 business days.
FedEx delivery
The legalized certificate ships to you, your importer or your agent in Port-au-Prince or anywhere else.
Exporting to Haiti: What to Prepare
Registration and import authorization
Medicines in Haiti go through homologation (registration) and import authorization with the DPM/MT. Keep legalized FDA certificates ready for both steps, because the regulator handles each file administratively and missing documents slow it down.
Public supply through PROMESS
Haiti's national central purchasing agency for essential medicines, PROMESS, is linked to the PAHO/WHO office in Haiti. Suppliers to public and donor-funded programs should expect international quality requirements in addition to national registration.
French documents
French is the language of Haitian administration, alongside Haitian Creole. Plan for a French translation of your FDA certificate after it has been legalized.
Confirm logistics with your importer
Shipping and delivery conditions in Haiti can change quickly. Confirm the delivery address and contact person with your importer before you order, so the legalized documents reach the right hands without delay.
FDA Embassy Legalization Cost for Haiti
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our service fee | $120 / doc. | Review, submission, tracking and FedEx dispatch |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 / doc. | State Department authentication, about 9 business days |
| Embassy of Haiti fee | $50 / doc. | Embassy legalization, about 5 business days. Paid by us on your behalf |
| Total | $190/ doc. | Standard processing: 14 business days. Expedited options available. |
FDA Embassy Legalization for Haiti: FAQs
Does Haiti accept apostilles?
No. Haiti is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so FDA certificates need U.S. Department of State authentication followed by legalization at the Embassy of Haiti.
How long does FDA embassy legalization for Haiti take?
About 14 business days: roughly 9 at the State Department and 5 at the Embassy of Haiti, then FedEx delivery.
How much does it cost?
Each document costs $190, made up of our $120 service fee, the $20 State Department fee and the $50 Embassy of Haiti fee.
Who regulates medicines in Haiti?
The Direction de la Pharmacie, du Médicament et de la Médecine Traditionnelle (DPM/MT) of the Ministry of Public Health and Population, which handles registration and import authorizations.
Do Haitian authorities need a French translation?
Often yes. French is the administrative language, so a French translation of the legalized certificate is commonly requested.
Which FDA certificate does Haiti need?
Haitian files commonly rely on a CPP for medicines, a CFG for devices and 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.
FDA Certificates We Legalize for Haiti
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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Upload your FDA certificate today and receive it legalized by FedEx in 14 business days, for $190per document with State Department 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
14 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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