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FDA Embassy Legalization for Mauritania
FDA Embassy Legalization for Mauritania
Mauritania has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so FDA certificates for Mauritanian authorities must be legalized. We have the certificate authenticated by the U.S. Department of State and legalized by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in Washington, then FedEx it to you or your importer in Nouakchott in about 14 business days.
- Not in Hagueembassy legalization needed
- Two-step legalizationdocument route
- Arabic (French widely used)official language
- 14 daysstandard processing
Send Your FDA Certificate for Mauritania
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 Mauritania fee$60 / Doc.
Total:$200 / Doc.
FedEx return shipping is available for completed documents.
See expedited options →Why Mauritania Asks for a Legalized FDA Certificate
Medicines in Mauritania are overseen by the Ministry of Health, and the government has been tightening control of the pharmaceutical supply chain. In late 2019 it announced emergency measures for quality control of medicines at every stage, from manufacture to the patient, put into effect a 2010 law on regulating pharmaceutical establishments, and destroyed some 100 tonnes of expired medicines to keep them off the market.
Imports were tightened too. Pharmaceutical imports may now enter only through Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport and the Autonomous Port of Nouakchott, which makes border checks easier to enforce. For U.S. suppliers, that means documents are checked closely, and an FDA certificate legalized by the Mauritanian Embassy gives importers and inspectors verifiable proof of a product's U.S. status.
Which FDA Certificate Does Your Mauritanian Importer Need?
Match your product to the Mauritanian authority that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.
| Product type | Mauritanian authority | FDA certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines | Ministry of Health, pharmacy and medicines directorate | Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability |
| Medical devices | Ministry of Health | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability |
| Food & ingredients | Mauritanian health, trade and agriculture authorities, depending on the product | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Health Certificate |
| Dietary supplements | Ministry of Health or food authorities, depending on classification | Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) |
| Cosmetics | Ministry of Health; confirm the current route with your importer | Certificate for Cosmetics |
Mauritania's Ministry of Health oversees medicines and pharmaceutical establishments, while food controls are shared across ministries. Your Mauritanian importer will confirm which authority reviews your product and which FDA certificate it needs.
How FDA Embassy Legalization for Mauritania Works
Mauritania 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 Mauritania.
Upload your FDA certificate
Send the digital certificate exactly as the FDA issued it and choose Mauritania 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 Mauritania for legalization, which takes about 5 business days.
FedEx delivery
The legalized certificate ships to you, your importer or your agent in Nouakchott or anywhere else.
Exporting to Mauritania: What to Prepare
Two official entry points
Pharmaceutical imports may only enter Mauritania through Nouakchott's international airport and its autonomous port. Plan logistics accordingly and make sure your shipping documents match your legalized FDA certificate.
Quality control at every stage
The government's 2019 measures call for quality control of medicines from manufacture to consumer, and they apply a 2010 law on pharmaceutical establishments. Expect inspections and keep complete documentation for each product.
Arabic and French
Arabic is the official language and French is widely used in administration and trade. Ask your importer which language your translation should be in, and translate after legalization.
Short shelf life is a risk
Mauritania has destroyed large quantities of expired medicines. Ship products with plenty of remaining shelf life to avoid rejection or losses.
FDA Embassy Legalization Cost for Mauritania
| 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 Mauritania fee | $60 / doc. | Embassy legalization, about 5 business days. Paid by us on your behalf |
| Total | $200/ doc. | Standard processing: 14 business days. Expedited options available. |
FDA Embassy Legalization for Mauritania: FAQs
Does Mauritania accept apostilles?
No. Mauritania 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 Mauritania.
How long does FDA embassy legalization for Mauritania take?
About 14 business days: roughly 9 at the State Department and 5 at the Embassy of Mauritania, followed by FedEx delivery.
How much does it cost?
The total is $200per document: our $120 service fee, the $20 State Department fee and the $60 Embassy of Mauritania fee.
Who regulates medicines in Mauritania?
The Ministry of Health, which oversees medicine quality and pharmaceutical establishments and has tightened controls on imports since 2019.
Where can pharmaceuticals enter Mauritania?
Only through Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport and the Autonomous Port of Nouakchott, under measures announced in 2019.
Which FDA certificate does Mauritania need?
Mauritanian files generally use 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 Mauritania
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 $200per 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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