Certificate of Analysis (COA) Legalization for Use in Syria
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a crucial document used across pharmaceutical, chemical, food, manufacturing, and scientific industries. It provides verified test results and detailed quality specifications for a product. When exporting goods to Syria, the COA must be authenticated through the proper U.S. channels to ensure its legitimacy and compliance with Syrian regulatory standards. Due to current diplomatic limitations, the document can only be authenticated up to the U.S. Department of State.
Legalization Process for a Certificate of Analysis for Syria
Since the Syrian Embassy in the United States is temporarily closed, it is not possible to obtain embassy legalization. Therefore documents can only be authenticated up to the U.S. Department of State.
The required process is as follows:
- Notarization: The COA must be signed in front of a licensed U.S. notary public. This step verifies the identity of the signer and confirms that the signature is authentic.
- State Certification: After notarization, the document is submitted to the Secretary of State in the state where it was notarized. The state verifies the notary’s commission and certifies the document for international use.
- Authentication by the U.S. Department of State: As the final step available for Syrian-bound documents, the U.S. Department of State authenticates the state-certified Certificate of Analysis. This federal authentication confirms the legitimacy of the signature and certification chain.
No Syrian Embassy authentication can be performed at this time due to the embassy closure.
Notarized Company Document Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $115 | - |
| Maryland notary, court and state fees | $15 | 1 |
| U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp | $35 | 1 |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 9 |
| Total | $185 | 11 business days |
What Is a Certificate of Analysis?
A Certificate of Analysis is an official document that confirms a product’s quality, safety, and compliance with industry specifications. It typically includes data such as chemical composition, purity levels, performance results, batch numbers, and laboratory findings. Because this information is essential for import approvals and regulatory verification in Syria, a properly legalized COA —or its certified copy—is required for acceptance by governmental and commercial entities.
Important Requirement
Before the legalization process can begin, the Certificate of Analysis must be signed and notarized in person.
Digital signatures and electronic notarizations are not accepted for documents intended for use in Syria.
In-person notarization ensures the signer’s identity is verified and the document is authenticated at its origin.
Why COA Legalization Is Required for Syria
Syria mandates authenticated documentation to ensure that imported products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. A properly legalized Certificate of Analysis:
- Confirms the credibility of the testing laboratory.
- Verifies product quality and safety.
- Helps prevent customs delays or rejections.
- Ensures compliance with Syrian import regulations.
- Supports smooth business and supply-chain operations.
For industries dealing with pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food items, or specialized materials, proper legalization is not optional, it is essential.
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