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FDA Apostille for Honduras

Honduras has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since 30 September 2004. When an FDA export certificate needs legalizing for a Honduran file, a single U.S. Department of State apostille does the job, with no Honduran consulate step. Upload the digital certificate and we return it apostilled by FedEx.

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  • Spanishofficial language
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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.
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Why Honduras Asks for an Apostilled FDA Certificate

Since 2017, health products in Honduras have been regulated by ARSA, the Sanitary Regulation Agency, created by Decree PCM-032-2017. ARSA grants and renews sanitary registrations and licenses for food and beverages, medicines, natural products, cosmetics, medical devices and hygiene products, and checks that each certificate's product name, brand, manufacturer and country of origin match the application and label.

Documents from the country of origin sit at the centre of an ARSA file, and for U.S. products those are FDA certificates. When your importer or ARSA asks for the certificate to be legalized, the U.S. Department of State is the only authority that can apostille an FDA document, because the FDA is a federal agency. We handle that and ship the result to you or straight to your Honduran representative.

Which FDA Certificate Does Your Honduran Importer Need?

Match your product to the Honduran authority that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.

Product typeHonduran authorityFDA certificate
MedicinesARSA (Agencia de Regulación Sanitaria)Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability
Medical devicesARSACertificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability
Processed food & infant formulaARSA, which issues the food sanitary registration numberCertificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Health Certificate
Natural products & supplementsARSACertificate of Free Sale (CFS)
Cosmetics & hygiene productsARSA, under Central American Technical RegulationsCertificate for Cosmetics

ARSA handles registration for all of these categories, while SENASA covers plant and animal health import permits. Legalization requirements have varied by product type over time, so your Honduran representative will confirm whether your certificate needs an apostille and which FDA certificate ARSA expects.

How the FDA Apostille for Honduras Works

The Hague Apostille Convention has been in force for Honduras since 30 September 2004, 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.

  1. Upload your FDA certificate

    Send the digital certificate exactly as the FDA issued it and choose Honduras as the destination.

  2. We review it

    We check that the certificate is complete, FDA-signed and ready for the State Department.

  3. State Department apostille

    We submit it to the Office of Authentications and track it until the apostille is issued.

  4. FedEx delivery

    The apostilled certificate ships to you, your importer or your agent in Tegucigalpa or anywhere else.

Exporting to Honduras: What to Prepare

Names must match exactly

ARSA checks that the product name, trademark, manufacturer and country of origin on your certificate match the registration request and the label. Small differences cause rejections, so check your FDA certificate against the Honduran application before you apostille it.

Ask whether your product needs the apostille

For processed food, ARSA has relaxed legalization of free sale certificates in the past, while medicines and other health products typically still need legalized documents. Confirm with your representative, and apostille when it's required.

Regional recognition doesn't cover U.S.-made goods

Central America's customs-union mutual recognition lets products made in the region skip a second registration. Products made in the United States aren't eligible, so a U.S. product needs its own Honduran registration with its own documents.

Five-year registrations and Spanish labels

Food sanitary registrations are valid for five years, and labels must carry the required information in Spanish. Stickers are allowed for most details, but not for manufacturing or expiry dates. Plan Spanish labelling alongside the apostille.

FDA Apostille Cost for Honduras

ItemAmountNotes
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 Honduras: FAQs

Is Honduras a member of the Hague Apostille Convention?

Yes. Honduras joined by accession, and the Convention has applied there since 30 September 2004. When legalization is needed, a U.S. Department of State apostille is enough, with no Honduran consulate step.

What is ARSA?

ARSA, the Agencia de Regulación Sanitaria, has been Honduras's sanitary regulator since 2017. It registers and licenses food, medicines, natural products, cosmetics, medical devices and hygiene products.

Does ARSA always require an apostille?

Not always. Requirements differ by product type and have changed over time. For processed food, ARSA has relaxed legalization of free sale certificates, while other health products typically still need it. Your Honduran representative can confirm.

Can a registration in Guatemala or El Salvador cover Honduras?

Only for products made in Central America. The customs-union mutual recognition doesn't apply to U.S.-made products, which need their own Honduran registration.

Which FDA certificate do I need for Honduras?

A CPP for medicines, a CFG for medical devices and conventional foods, a Certificate of Free Sale for natural products and supplements, and a Certificate for Cosmetics for cosmetic and hygiene products. Products not sold in the U.S. need a Certificate of Exportability.

How long does an FDA apostille for Honduras take and what does it cost?

Standard processing takes 9 business days and costs $88per document: our $68 service fee plus the $20 U.S. Department of State fee. Expedited options are available.

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