It is an ‘external’ certificate that:
- validates the registration number and registration validity date (which are issued by the FDA) for foreign manufacturers looking to export to the United States. Often required by customers or suppliers for their validation.
- Validates that the certified organization is capable of consistent production of quality products that adhere to the Food and Drug Administration Standards.
It is important to note that:
- Issued by an external agency (like Cert3global), not officially issued by the FDA (also not considered legally valid nor recognized by the FDA)
- FDA issues certificates to Domestic US manufacturers only. (to ensure smooth acceptance of US products in other countries)
- Use of the term “FDA Approved” by foreign manufacturers on Primary Labels, Secondary Packages, and Websites is incorrect and not accepted by the FDA.
Cert3global is a team of US FDA Agents and regulatory consultants with offices in the USA, Germany, and India. We can provide you with third-party certificates that validate your registration status.
To Obtain a certificate, you can reach out to us by writing an email or submitting the quick contact form.
We strive to organise the certificate within six hours during working days .
What is the Validity of the Certificate issued by an External Agent?
It is valid for one year from the issue date. However, the validity can be extended upon request and payment.
Suppliers and Customers often require it to validate the registration number and registration validity date, especially for food manufacturers and exporters. It is an Assurance of Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, and Quality Control. It increases Consumer Trust and market access opportunities.
It is mandatory for medical device manufacturers who want to sell their products in the United States. There are stringent sets of guidelines that medical device manufacturers must meet before their products can be FDA-certified to ensure that medical devices distributed in the US meet specific safety and efficacy benchmarks.