Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products (COPP) Legalization for Use in the UAE
A Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products (COPP)—also known as a Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP)—is an official document issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It verifies that a pharmaceutical product is authorized for sale in the United States and complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
When exporting pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, or related products to the UAE, the COPP must be authenticated and legalized to ensure acceptance by UAE health authorities, customs, and regulatory agencies.
Why Legalization of the COPP Is Required
Legalization by the Embassy of the UAE in Washington, D.C. ensures that:
The certificate is genuinely issued by the FDA.
The document has been authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.
The COPP is officially recognized for use in the UAE.
Without proper legalization, pharmaceutical documents may face rejection or delays in UAE customs, regulatory approvals, or health ministry processes.
UAE Legalization Process for COPP
Issuance by the FDA
Obtain the original Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products from the FDA, ensuring it contains an authorized signature (digital or wet) and the official FDA seal.Authentication by the U.S. Department of State
The COPP must be authenticated by the Office of Authentications, U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
After federal authentication, submit the certificate to the Embassy of the UAE, where it will receive the official embassy stamp and seal, confirming its validity for use in the UAE.l
Federal Documents Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $100 | - |
| Maryland notary, court and state fees | $15 | 1 |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 9 |
| Embassy of UAE fee | $700 | 8 |
| Total | $835 | 18 business days |
How to Submit Your COPP for UAE Legalization
Prepare a complete submission package including:
Original FDA Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products (COPP)
Completed Service Request Form, indicating UAE as the destination country
Check or money order covering total fees, payable to U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce
Prepaid return envelope with tracking (FedEx, DHL, UPS, or USPS)
Why Choose Our UAE COPP Legalization Service
Our experienced team ensures your FDA Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products meets all UAE legal and regulatory requirements. We manage every step—from federal authentication to Embassy of UAE legalization—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion for your pharmaceutical export needs.