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Dietary supplements, medical foods and foods for special dietary use.
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FDA Embassy Legalization for Sudan
FDA Embassy Legalization for Sudan
Sudan is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so FDA certificates for Sudanese health authorities must be legalized. We have your certificate authenticated by the U.S. Department of State and legalized by the Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Washington, then FedEx it to you or your importer in about 15 business days.
- Not in Hagueembassy legalization needed
- Two-step legalizationdocument route
- Arabic (English also official)official language
- 15 daysstandard processing
Submit Your FDA Certificate for Sudan
Simply upload your FDA digital file, and you will receive your legalized document via FedEx.
Processing time 15 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 Sudan fee$604 / Doc.
Total:$744 / Doc.
FedEx return shipping is available for completed documents.
See expedited options →Why Sudan Asks for a Legalized FDA Certificate
Medicines in Sudan are regulated by the National Medicines and Poisons Board (NMPB), which pre-approves pharmaceutical imports and inspects consignments at the port alongside the Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO). SSMO, established in 1992, is responsible for standards and quality control, including taking samples of products for testing before they enter Sudan.
Since 2023, imports have been handled largely through Port Sudan. Humanitarian logistics guidance from June 2024 notes that each pharmaceutical shipment needs NMPB pre-approval, with a full product list giving types, quantities and expiry dates, followed by a physical inspection, and that clearance commonly takes 10 to 15 working days once containers reach inspection. Clear, legalized documents from the country of origin help avoid holds at that stage.
Which FDA Certificate Does Your Sudanese Importer Need?
Match your product to the Sudanese authority that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.
| Product type | Sudanese authority | FDA certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines | National Medicines and Poisons Board (NMPB) | Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability |
| Medical devices & supplies | NMPB | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability |
| Food & ingredients | Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) and health authorities | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Health Certificate |
| Dietary supplements | NMPB or SSMO, depending on classification | Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) |
| Cosmetics | SSMO and health authorities; confirm with your importer | Certificate for Cosmetics |
The NMPB regulates medicines and medical supplies, and SSMO handles standards and product testing. Your Sudanese importer will confirm which authority reviews your product and which FDA certificate it needs.
How FDA Embassy Legalization for Sudan Works
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 Sudan.
Upload your FDA certificate
Send the digital certificate exactly as the FDA issued it and choose 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 Sudan for legalization, which takes about 6 business days.
FedEx delivery
The legalized certificate ships to you, your importer or your agent in Port Sudan or Khartoum or anywhere else.
Exporting to Sudan: What to Prepare
Pre-approval for every shipment
Pharmaceutical shipments to Sudan need NMPB pre-approval based on a detailed product list, followed by an inspection at the port. Make sure product names and details match your legalized FDA certificate and registration.
A high embassy fee
The Embassy of Sudan's $604 fee is most of the $744total. Ask your importer exactly which certificates the file requires before ordering several.
Port Sudan logistics
Since 2023, Port Sudan has been the main entry point, and clearance timelines can vary widely. Build extra time into deliveries and keep spare legalized certificates on hand.
Arabic and English
Arabic and English are both official languages in Sudan. English FDA certificates are generally workable, but ask your importer whether an Arabic translation is needed.
FDA Embassy Legalization Cost for 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 Sudan fee | $604 / doc. | Embassy legalization, about 6 business days. Paid by us on your behalf |
| Total | $744/ doc. | Standard processing: 15 business days. Expedited options available. |
FDA Embassy Legalization for Sudan: FAQs
Does Sudan accept apostilles?
No. 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 Sudan.
How long does FDA embassy legalization for Sudan take?
About 15 business days: roughly 9 at the State Department and 6 at the Embassy of Sudan, followed by FedEx delivery.
Why does it cost $744?
Most of the cost is the $604 Embassy of Sudan fee. The total also includes our $120 service fee and the $20 State Department fee.
Who regulates medicines in Sudan?
The National Medicines and Poisons Board (NMPB), which pre-approves pharmaceutical imports and inspects consignments with SSMO.
Is this the page for South Sudan?
No. Sudan and South Sudan are separate countries with different embassies, regulators and fees. See our South Sudan page for documents going to Juba.
Which FDA certificate does Sudan need?
Sudanese 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 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 Sudan
Upload your FDA certificate today and receive it legalized by FedEx in 15 business days, for $744per 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
15 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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US Dept. of State fee
Embassy of Sudan fee
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