Certificate of Analysis Apostille
A Certificate of Analysis reports laboratory results for a specific product batch. Foreign buyers and regulators can ask for those results to carry a verified signature.
What this document is
Manufacturers and independent laboratories issue the certificate, listing the test methods, specifications and results for a batch. The authorized signer's signature is what the notary handles.
Where it is used
Importers of supplements, food ingredients, cosmetics and chemicals in Spain and Portugal may include it in a product or customs file.
How to prepare it
- Send the certificate for the correct batch or lot.
- Have the quality manager or lab signer available.
- Keep the product and lot details legible.
Check this first
An apostille says nothing about the accuracy of test results. If a regulator needs accredited laboratory testing, the apostille will not replace that accreditation.
How the apostille is obtained
- We review the document and check whether a notarized copy meets the request.
- A Maryland notary performs the notarization.
- The Circuit Court clerk certifies the notary where required, and the Maryland Secretary of State issues the apostille.
- We scan the apostilled document and email you a high-resolution PDF.
A common question
Can a batch certificate be reused for later shipments?
Normally no, because the certificate describes a specific batch or lot.