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FDA Embassy Legalization for Nigeria
FDA Embassy Legalization for Nigeria
Nigeria is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, and NAFDAC expects key foreign documents, such as the Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product, to be authenticated by a Nigerian embassy or high commission in the country of origin. We take your FDA certificate through the U.S. Department of State and the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, then FedEx it to you or your Nigerian agent in about 14 business days.
- Not in Hagueembassy legalization needed
- Two-step legalizationdocument route
- Englishofficial language
- 14 daysstandard processing
Begin Your Nigeria FDA Legalization
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 all Embassy of Nigeria 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.
U.S. Department of State fee$20 / Doc.
Embassy of Nigeria fee$100 / Doc.
Embassy of Nigeria product list fee$30 / Doc.
Embassy of Nigeria administration fee$20 / Doc.
Total:$290 / Doc.
FedEx return shipping is available for completed documents.
See expedited options →Why Nigeria Asks for a Legalized FDA Certificate
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) regulates medicines, medical devices, food, cosmetics and other regulated products in Nigeria, and it is among the African regulators the World Health Organization has recognized at maturity level 3. Foreign companies cannot register products on their own. They work through a registered Nigerian representative or local agent, appointed with a power of attorney notarized in the country of manufacture.
For drug registration, guides to NAFDAC's process say the CPP must be authenticated by the Nigerian embassy or high commission in the country of origin, and that the GMP certificate for the manufacturing site needs the same authentication. Free sale certificates should be authenticated too. For U.S. products, that means FDA certificates that have been through the State Department and the Embassy of Nigeria, which is exactly the chain we handle.
Which FDA Certificate Does Your Nigerian Importer Need?
Match your product to the Nigerian authority that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.
| Product type | Nigerian authority | FDA certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines | National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) | Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability |
| Medical devices | NAFDAC | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability |
| Food & ingredients | NAFDAC | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Health Certificate |
| Dietary supplements | NAFDAC | Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) |
| Cosmetics | NAFDAC | Certificate for Cosmetics |
NAFDAC covers medicines, devices, food, supplements and cosmetics in one agency. Your Nigerian agent will confirm which FDA certificates the dossier needs and which must be authenticated.
How FDA Embassy Legalization for Nigeria Works
Nigeria 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 Nigeria.
Upload your FDA certificate
Send the digital certificate exactly as the FDA issued it and choose Nigeria as the destination.
State Department authentication
We submit it to the Office of Authentications, which issues the federal authentication certificate in about business days.
Embassy legalization
We take the authenticated certificate to the Embassy of Nigeria for legalization, which takes about business days.
FedEx delivery
The legalized certificate ships to you, your importer or your agent in Lagos or Abuja or anywhere else.
Exporting to Nigeria: What to Prepare
Authenticated CPP and GMP certificates
Registration guides say NAFDAC expects the CPP and the manufacturing site's GMP certificate to be authenticated by a Nigerian mission in the country of origin. Legalize both together to keep your file consistent.
A formal 240-working-day timeline
NAFDAC's formal review timeline for drug registration is described as 240 working days, and an application closes automatically if a query goes unanswered for 90 working days. Respond quickly to keep your file alive.
Five-year registrations
A NAFDAC certificate of registration is valid for five years and renewable. Plan renewals early, because the documents need fresh authentication.
GMP inspection invitations
If your facility hasn't been assessed before, NAFDAC schedules a GMP inspection once it receives an invitation letter and your agent's details. Budget time for that step alongside legalization.
FDA Embassy Legalization Cost for Nigeria
| 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 Nigeria fee | $100 / doc. | Embassy legalization, about 5 business days. Paid by us on your behalf |
| Embassy of Nigeria product list fee | $20 / doc. | Embassy charge for the product list on the certificate. Paid by us on your behalf |
| Embassy of Nigeria administration fee | #serviceIdFee=7 / doc. | Embassy administration charge. Paid by us on your behalf |
| Total | $290/ doc. | Standard processing: 14 business days. Expedited options available. |
FDA Embassy Legalization for Nigeria: FAQs
Does Nigeria accept apostilles?
No. Nigeria 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 Nigeria.
How long does FDA embassy legalization for Nigeria take?
About 14 business days: roughly 9 at the State Department and 5 at the Embassy of Nigeria, followed by FedEx delivery.
How much does it cost?
$290per document: our $120 service fee, the $20 State Department fee and three Embassy of Nigeria charges, the $100 legalization fee, the $20 product list fee and the #serviceIdFee=7 administration fee.
Why does the Nigerian Embassy charge more than one fee?
Besides its legalization fee, the Embassy of Nigeria charges separately for the product list on the certificate and adds an administration fee. All three are included in our price and paid by us on your behalf.
Does NAFDAC require an authenticated CPP?
Registration guides say yes. The CPP should be authenticated by the Nigerian embassy or high commission in the country of origin, and the GMP certificate and free sale certificate typically need the same treatment.
Do I need a local agent in Nigeria?
Yes. Foreign companies register through a Nigerian representative or local agent, appointed with a power of attorney notarized in the country of manufacture.
Which FDA certificate does Nigeria need?
NAFDAC files usually include 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 Nigeria
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 Nigeria
Upload your FDA certificate today and receive it legalized by FedEx in 14 business days, for $290per document with State Department and all Embassy of Nigeria 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.
Exp. Service fee
US Dept. of State fee
Embassy of Nigeria for product list
Embassy of Nigeria
Embassy of Nigeria administration fee
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