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FDA Embassy Legalization for Jordan
FDA Embassy Legalization for Jordan
Jordan sits outside the Hague Apostille Convention, so an FDA certificate headed for the Jordan Food and Drug Administration in Amman must carry two stamps: U.S. Department of State authentication, then legalization by the Embassy of Jordan. Upload the digital certificate and we handle both offices, returning the legalized document by FedEx in about 14 business days.
- Not in Hagueembassy legalization needed
- Two-step legalizationdocument route
- Arabicofficial language
- 14 daysstandard processing
Prepare Your FDA Certificate for Jordan
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 Jordan fee$47.25 / Doc.
Total:$187.25 / Doc.
FedEx delivery is used to return the completed legalized document after processing.
See expedited options →Why Jordan Asks for a Legalized FDA Certificate
One agency covers almost everything a U.S. health-product exporter sells in Jordan. The Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) registers medicines, medical devices and cosmetics, and it shares food import control with the Ministry of Agriculture and Jordan Customs. Foreign companies don't file directly: a Jordanian authorized representative or local agent holds the registration, and the dossier they submit leans heavily on documents issued in the country of origin.
For U.S. manufacturers that is good news, because JFDA treats FDA clearance as a primary basis for registering a medical device, alongside CE marking. The catch is the paperwork chain. Jordan expects foreign supporting documents to be legalized through its embassy, and a federal FDA certificate can only start that chain at the U.S. Department of State. We take the certificate through both steps so your agent receives a document JFDA will accept.
Which FDA Certificate Does Your Jordanian Importer Need?
Match your product to the Jordanian authority that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.
| Product type | Jordanian authority | FDA certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines & biologicals | Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) | Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability |
| Medical devices | JFDA, with FDA clearance or CE marking as the usual basis | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability |
| Food, dairy & ingredients | JFDA and the Ministry of Agriculture, with Jordan Customs at the border | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Health Certificate |
| Dietary supplements | JFDA, classified as a food supplement or a drug depending on the claims | Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) |
| Cosmetics | JFDA | Certificate for Cosmetics |
JFDA is the main health-product regulator, but meat, poultry, fish, fruit and vegetables also need Ministry of Agriculture import approval. Your Jordanian agent will confirm which body reviews your product and which FDA certificate it wants.
How FDA Embassy Legalization for Jordan Works
Jordan 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 Jordan.
Upload your FDA certificate
Send the digital certificate exactly as the FDA issued it and choose Jordan 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 Jordan for legalization, which takes about 5 business days.
FedEx delivery
The legalized certificate ships to you, your importer or your agent in Amman or anywhere else.
Exporting to Jordan: What to Prepare
FDA clearance carries weight
JFDA accepts FDA clearance (510(k), De Novo or PMA) as a primary basis for medical device registration. Devices without FDA or CE approval follow a slower route that needs free sale certificates from the origin country and from a further reference market such as Canada or Australia.
A CFG for food shipments
USDA's FAIRS report for Jordan lists the FDA Certificate to a Foreign Government, or a sanitary certificate, among the documents requested by JFDA, the Ministry of Agriculture and Customs. It also notes that state-level certification alone is likely not enough, so a legalized federal certificate is the safer choice.
Local representation is mandatory
Foreign device manufacturers cannot register directly with JFDA. A Jordanian legal entity holding a valid import licence acts as the authorized representative, under an agency agreement that must itself be legalized by a Jordanian embassy. We can legalize that agreement in the same order as your FDA certificates.
Arabic on the label
Arabic is Jordan's official language. Device labels must give key information such as the device name, manufacturer, warnings and storage conditions in Arabic, and agents often ask for an Arabic translation of supporting certificates after legalization.
FDA Embassy Legalization Cost for Jordan
| 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 Jordan fee | $47.25 / doc. | Embassy legalization, about 5 business days. Paid by us on your behalf |
| Total | $187.25/ doc. | Standard processing: 14 business days. Expedited options available. |
FDA Embassy Legalization for Jordan: FAQs
Will Jordan accept an apostilled FDA certificate?
No. Jordan has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so the certificate needs U.S. Department of State authentication followed by legalization at the Embassy of Jordan.
How long does FDA legalization for Jordan take?
About 14 business days: around 9 at the State Department and 5 at the Embassy of Jordan, then FedEx delivery to you or your Amman agent.
How much does it cost?
$187.25per document. That's our $120 service fee, the $20 State Department fee and the $47.25 Embassy of Jordan fee, all paid by us on your behalf.
Does JFDA recognize FDA approvals?
For medical devices, yes: JFDA accepts FDA clearance or CE marking as the main basis for registration. Medicines are assessed by JFDA on their own dossier, which normally includes a CPP from the country of origin.
Do I need a local agent in Jordan?
Yes. Registration with JFDA goes through a Jordanian authorized representative or local agent, and the agency agreement must be legalized by a Jordanian embassy.
Which FDA certificate does Jordan ask for?
Typically 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. Unapproved or export-only products need a Certificate of Exportability.
FDA Certificates We Legalize for Jordan
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 Jordan
Upload your FDA certificate today and receive it legalized by FedEx in 14 business days, for $187.25per 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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