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Do I Need an Apostille for a Certificate of Foreign Government (CFG / eCFG)?
If your company is exporting medical devices, foods, or cosmetics, a Certificate of Foreign Government (CFG) certifies that these products are legally marketed in the U.S. and comply with FDA regulations. It is primarily used to facilitate the export of these products to foreign countries that require such documentation for registration and market entry. The CFG may also need to be authenticated for international acceptance—often through the U.S. Department of State, and in some cases through additional embassy/ consulate legalization depending on the destination country requirements. WCS can help determine the right path for your CFG based on where it will be used.
Certificate of Foreign Government (CFG / eCFG)
- A Certificate of Foreign Government (CFG) is an FDA-issued export certificate frequently used to support overseas regulatory submissions and import approvals for U.S.-manufactured products.
- The FDA now issues electronic CFGs (eCFG). Once you receive the digital download, WCS can print the certificate and prepare it for authentication as required for international use
- WCS manages the end-to-end document authentication workflow for export certificates, including submission to the U.S. Department of State and any additional steps needed for the destination.
- A Certificate of Foreign Government (CFG) is an FDA-issued export certificate frequently used to support overseas regulatory submissions and import approvals for U.S.-manufactured products.
- The FDA now issues electronic CFGs (eCFG). Once you receive the digital download, WCS can print the certificate and prepare it for authentication as required for international use
- WCS manages the end-to-end document authentication workflow for export certificates, including submission to the U.S. Department of State and any additional steps needed for the destination.
Turnaround time: Because FDA export certificates are federal documents, they are typically authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Rush processing may be available, with the fastest turnaround depending on the destination country and authentication requirements.
When sending us your CFG / eCFG for processing, please remember to:
- Provide the eCFG file you received from the FDA by uploading it directly through WCS Express (no hard copy required for electronic documents).
- If mailing physical documents, include your WCS Express order confirmation printout or cover letter/instructions. This is not required for online eCFG uploads through WCS Express.
- Include a prepaid return label (FedEx/UPS preferred) for return shipping. If you prefer, we can ship using our FedEx account and bill the charge on the invoice