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Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG) Apostille & Legalization
Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG)
Digital / Online
Facilitate the international distribution of FDA-regulated products with Federal Authentication. A Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG), issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is commonly required when exporting medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, biologics, and food-related products to foreign markets. Since CFG documents are federal records, they must be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
At US Apostille, we specialize in authenticating FDA-issued export certificates quickly and accurately within 9 business days, helping manufacturers, distributors, and exporters meet strict international compliance deadlines.
We Accept Digital CFG Certificates (PDF)
Many FDA export certificates are now issued electronically, allowing for faster and more secure authentication processing.
1. Digital (PDF) Submission – Fast & Efficient:
We accept FDA-issued electronic CFG documents, including:
Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG)
Certificates of Free Sale
Export Certificates for Medical Devices
FDA export compliance certificates
How to proceed: Upload the original PDF certificate issued directly by the FDA. We verify the document authenticity and obtain the required Federal Apostille on your behalf.
2. Physical (Original) Submission:
Physical documents are required when:
The FDA issued the certificate with an original wet-ink signature or embossed seal
The destination country requires original hard-copy legalization
Embassy Legalization is needed after the Federal Apostille
Countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and Qatar often require the original authenticated document for final legalization.
In these cases, the original document must be mailed to our office for processing.
Federal Documents
Federal Jurisdiction Only
Important: FDA-issued Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG) documents cannot be apostilled by a state Secretary of State.
They require a Federal Apostille from the U.S. Department of State (Office of Authentications) because the FDA is a federal agency.
Expedited Pricing & Timelines
Document Type
Federal Fee
Service Fee
Total Cost
Processing Time
FDA Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG)
$20
$60
$80
9 Business Days
Processing times are subject to the current workload of the U.S. Department of State. Additional Embassy Legalization fees and timelines apply for non-Hague Convention countries.
Apostille Your Federal Digital Document
(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Federal documents is
9
Business Days.
In real
14 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Select your destination country and document type on the left to see your projected timeline and costs.
Why Exporters Choose Us
FDA Export Expertise: Extensive experience handling federally issued FDA export certificates and compliance documents.
Digital Processing Support: We accept eligible electronic FDA certificates to eliminate unnecessary shipping delays.
International Compliance Assistance: We help ensure your CFG documents satisfy foreign ministry, customs, and embassy authentication requirements worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A scanned copy is not considered a valid original. You must provide either the original FDA-issued PDF certificate or the physical original document. The U.S. Department of State only accepts primary original documents.
No. Hague Apostille countries generally accept the Federal Apostille alone. However, non-Hague countries such as the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar require Embassy Legalization after the apostille process.
CFG certificates are frequently required for:
Medical devices
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetic products
Dietary supplements
Food and beverage products
Biological and healthcare products
Foreign regulatory agencies use CFG documents to verify that the products are legally marketed in the United States.
Yes. We understand that FDA export documentation is often tied to shipping schedules, customs clearance, and international product launches. We prioritize urgent files whenever possible.
