Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG) Legalization for Kuwait
A Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG) is an official document issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to confirm that a product, such as food, drug, cosmetic, or medical device, complies with U.S. laws and is approved for export. When exporting these products to Kuwait, the CFG must go through authentication and legalization before it is accepted by Kuwaiti authorities.
Why CFG Legalization Is Required
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health and import authorities require legalized CFG documents to verify the authenticity of U.S.-made products entering the Kuwaiti market. Legalization ensures the certificate is recognized as an official U.S. government document.
CFG Legalization Process for Kuwait
To use a CFG in Kuwait, follow these steps:
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Issue by the FDA: Obtain the original CFG directly from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Authentication by the U.S. Department of State: The FDA certificate must be authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
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Legalization by the Embassy of Kuwait: Once authenticated, the document is submitted to the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C. for final legalization.
Federal Documents Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $90 | - |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 9 |
| Embassy of Kuwait fee | $25 | 6 |
| Total | $135 | 15 business days |
US Department of State Authenticated Document Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $70 | - |
| Embassy of Kuwait fee | $25 | 6 |
| Total | $95 | 6 business days |
How to Submit Your CFG for Kuwait Legalization
To order legalization services for your Certificate to Foreign Government, please prepare and send the following:
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Original FDA Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG)
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Completed Service Request Form with Kuwait listed as the destination country
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Check or Money Order made payable to U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce covering all required fees
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Prepaid return envelope with a tracking number (FedEx, DHL, UPS, or USPS)
Mail your complete package to:
U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce
1330 New Hampshire Ave. NW, B1
Washington, D.C. 20036
T: (202) 468-4200
E: info@usarab.com