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FDA Embassy Legalization for South Sudan
FDA Embassy Legalization for South Sudan
South Sudan is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so FDA certificates for its Drug and Food Control Authority must be legalized. We have your certificate authenticated by the U.S. Department of State and legalized by the Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Washington, then FedEx it to you or your local representative in Juba in about 14 business days.
- Not in Hagueembassy legalization needed
- Two-step legalizationdocument route
- Englishofficial language
- 14 daysstandard processing
Begin Your South Sudan FDA Legalization Request
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 South Sudan fee$600 / Doc.
Total:$740 / Doc.
FedEx return shipping is available for completed documents.
See expedited options →Why South Sudan Asks for a Legalized FDA Certificate
Health products in South Sudan are regulated by the Drug and Food Control Authority (DFCA), established by the Drug and Food Control Authority Act, 2012 (Act No. 37) and launched by the Ministry of Health in September 2014. Its scope is broad: drugs, poisons, chemicals, cosmetics, medical devices, and food for human or animal use. When it was launched, the health minister noted that many people were taking medicines without knowing whether they were genuine, and that few imports were independently tested.
Under the Act, products not on the official list need a marketing authorization, and no one may import regulated products for commercial or public use without a license from the Authority. Foreign manufacturers work through a local authorized representative, and marketing authorizations are valid for five years. Because South Sudan relies heavily on imports, legalized proof of a product's U.S. approval helps importers show that their supply is genuine.
Which FDA Certificate Does Your South Sudanese Importer Need?
Match your product to the South Sudanese authority that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.
| Product type | South Sudanese authority | FDA certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines | Drug and Food Control Authority (DFCA) | Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability |
| Medical devices | DFCA | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability |
| Food & ingredients | DFCA | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Health Certificate |
| Dietary supplements | DFCA | Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) |
| Cosmetics | DFCA | Certificate for Cosmetics |
The DFCA regulates medicines, devices, food, cosmetics and chemicals under one Act. Your South Sudanese representative will confirm which FDA certificate each file needs.
How FDA Embassy Legalization for South Sudan Works
South Sudan 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 South Sudan.
Upload your FDA certificate
Send the digital certificate exactly as the FDA issued it and choose South Sudan 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 South Sudan for legalization, which takes about 5 business days.
FedEx delivery
The legalized certificate ships to you, your importer or your agent in Juba or anywhere else.
Exporting to South Sudan: What to Prepare
Import licenses for regulated products
The 2012 Act requires a license from the DFCA to import regulated products for commercial or public use, and importers must keep records of each consignment. Make sure your shipping paperwork matches your registered products.
A high embassy fee
The Embassy of South Sudan charges $600 per document, making up most of the $740total. Ask your representative exactly which certificates the DFCA needs before ordering several.
Five-year authorizations
Marketing authorizations are valid for five years. Track renewal dates and order fresh legalized FDA certificates in good time.
English-language files
English is South Sudan's official language, so English FDA certificates can usually be filed without translation once legalized.
FDA Embassy Legalization Cost for South Sudan
| 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 South Sudan fee | $600 / doc. | Embassy legalization, about 5 business days. Paid by us on your behalf |
| Total | $740/ doc. | Standard processing: 14 business days. Expedited options available. |
FDA Embassy Legalization for South Sudan: FAQs
Does South Sudan accept apostilles?
No. South Sudan 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 South Sudan.
How long does FDA embassy legalization for South Sudan take?
About 14 business days: roughly 9 at the State Department and 5 at the Embassy of South Sudan, followed by FedEx delivery.
Why does it cost $740?
Most of the cost is the $600 Embassy of South Sudan fee. The total also includes our $120 service fee and the $20 State Department fee.
Who regulates medicines and food in South Sudan?
The Drug and Food Control Authority (DFCA), established by the Drug and Food Control Authority Act, 2012 (Act No. 37).
Is this the page for Sudan?
No. South Sudan and Sudan are separate countries with their own embassies, regulators and fees. See our Sudan page for documents going to Khartoum.
Which FDA certificate does South Sudan need?
DFCA files typically 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 South Sudan
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 South Sudan
Upload your FDA certificate today and receive it legalized by FedEx in 14 business days, for $740per 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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