Apostille for a Dairy Sanitation Certificate

Some countries require a health or sanitary certificate when live animals, animal products , fish, plants and food products are being exported from the United States to another country. These certificates confirm that the goods are free from disease or pests , and that products have been prepared in such a way that they reach prescribed standards. All Sanitary Certificates for food products required from the United States are awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA, or the Food and Drug Administration FDA.

step 1:

Upload your document in PDF format.

step 2:

Fill order form and verify the authenticity of your document.

step 3:

Decide method of shipping.

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Pay a total fee of $57

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We at E-Apostille is your one stop shop for your E Apostille for your Sanitation Certificate. Please use our E-Apostille (Electronic Apostille) service for your Sanitation Certificate, by uploading your document in PDF format to our website and fill up our order form, and specify which type of mail/courier we should use to send you back the E Apostille Sanitation Certificate. This way you will save a one-way postal (or courier) service cost, and time. Generally speaking, our fees for this type of service is a fixed $62.0. After certification is complete, you can use Fedex courier service, through which we will be able to expedite your documents efficiently and safely. The cost for using Fedex service is $5.00 U.S. Dollars.

Obtain USDA Sanitary Certificate - Where to start: 

•  Applicants requesting sanitary certificates must complete the Sanitary Certificate Worksheet found at USDA 

Completed requests may be submitted by one of the following methods:

 Email : your .doc or .docs request to: DairySanitaryCerts@ams.usda.gov.

 Courier address is:

 USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service Dairy Programs, Dairy Grading Branch Room 2746-S -1400 Independence Avenue, SW

 Washington, D.C. 20250-0230

 Phone Number: 202-720-3171

what to Expect

• Certificates are processed in the order they are received. Emailed requests receive priority.
•  Sanitary certificates are issued in English. (Emailed requests can be requested in dual language; English and Spanish.)
•  All completed documents are returned to the applicants by U.S. Mail unless an express mail return label is received with the request.  
•  Sanitary certificates are billed at the rate of one hour at the published hourly rate. Certified copies are billed at the rate of ½ hour of the published hourly rate. Additional services, such as faxes or special handling will result in additional charges. Current hourly rates are published in the Federal Register.
•  No alterations may be made to the certificate after the endorsement by AMS.

Applicant Responsibilities

•  Sign your request. For emailed requests, check the box stating “I acknowledge that by checking this box that the information provided is factual and accurate.”
•  Submit only information that is accurate and supported with documentation.
•  Maintain supporting documentation for one year following your certification request. 
•  Maintain your account in good standing by remaining current on payment of bills associated with certification.

For more information on obtaining a Sanitary Certificate, you are well advised to visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA websites and search for your subject.