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FDA Apostille for Malta
FDA Apostille for Malta
Malta 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 Malta Asks for an Apostilled FDA Certificate
Importers, distributors and regulators in Malta 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 Malta.
Which FDA Certificate Does Your Importer in Malta Need?
Match your product to the authority in Malta that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.
| Product type | Authority in Malta | FDA certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines | The national medicines regulator in Malta | Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability |
| Medical devices | The medical device regulator in Malta | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability |
| Food, ingredients & infant formula | The food safety authority in Malta | 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 Malta | Certificate for Cosmetics |
This is a general guide. Your importer or regulatory agent in Malta will confirm which body reviews your product and which FDA certificate it expects.
How the FDA Apostille for Malta Works
The Hague Apostille Convention is in force for Malta, 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 Malta 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 Malta or anywhere else.
Exporting to Malta: What to Prepare
Confirm the certificate type first
Ask your partner in Malta 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 Malta. They will know the documents the authority expects.
Check translation rules
If the official language in Malta 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 Malta, order an apostille for each original you will hand over.
FDA Apostille Cost for Malta
| 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 Malta: FAQs
Does Malta accept apostilles?
Yes. Malta 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 Malta?
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 Malta?
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 Malta take and what does it cost?
Standard processing takes 9 business days and costs $88per 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 Malta?
Yes. We ship by FedEx using our label or your own FedEx account, to you or straight to your importer or agent in Malta.
FDA Certificates We Apostille for Malta
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 Apostilled for Malta
Upload your FDA certificate today and receive it apostilled by FedEx in 9 business days, for $88per 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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