Export Compliance Services

Get Export-Ready for Every Market — Without Rejections

End-to-end compliance support — FDA, UAE approvals, EU standards, label compliance — so your shipments clear customs every time.

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100% Clearance Record
15+ Certifications
40+ Markets Covered
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FDA Registration & Prior Notice
Full support for US FDA facility registration and prior notice compliance.
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UAE/ESMA & Halal Approvals
Product registration, halal certification, and Dubai municipality approvals.
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Export Label Compliance
Market-specific label review — UAE, USA, UK, EU — in every required language.
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IEC, FSSAI & APEDA
All mandatory Indian export registrations handled from application to certificate.
FDA ApprovedUS market cleared for export
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Zero Rejections100% shipment clearance rate

Global Food Certifications We Support

Certification strategy aligned to your export market requirements. We help you get the right certifications, not all certifications.

FDA

United States

FDA facility registration, Prior Notice setup, US-format Nutrition Facts review, 9-allergen declaration check (including sesame from 2023), and FSMA readiness guidance for US market entry.

Why it matters: US importers prefer suppliers who look documentation-ready from day one. A compliant pack reduces friction during buyer evaluation and shipment clearance.

FSSAI

India Export

FSSAI Export Licence is mandatory for all food exports from India — separate from domestic registration. We support the application through FoSCoS with full documentation.

Why it matters: An FSSAI export licence is a non-negotiable first step. Buyers in any market expect to see it during supplier evaluation.

Halal

GCC & Islamic Markets

Halal certification is a strong trust signal for GCC markets, UK South Asian buyers, and Muslim-majority markets across Southeast Asia and Africa. Influences distributor onboarding speed significantly.

Why it matters: For many distributors, visible Halal certification reduces perceived risk and simplifies product consideration during buyer evaluation.

EU & Commonwealth

50+ Countries

Covers EU label compliance (14 allergens, country-language requirements, per-100g nutritional values), UK post-Brexit regulations, and extends to Commonwealth countries across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Caribbean.

Why it matters: Exporters targeting Europe or Commonwealth markets need country-specific label adaptations — a single EU label rarely works across all 50+ destinations.

HACCP & ISO

Process Control

Widely valued by buyers who want confidence in process controls and food safety management. HACCP is a strong differentiator when pitching to premium retail buyers and institutional clients globally.

Why it matters: Many European and UK buyers require HACCP as a baseline supplier qualification before even reviewing your product.

GACC

China

Required for food manufacturers exporting to China. GACC (General Administration of Customs China) registration is mandatory — without it, your products cannot legally enter China even with a willing buyer.

Why it matters: China is one of the fastest-growing food import markets. GACC registration opens the door; without it, the door stays closed.
Label Compliance

Understanding Food Label Compliance

Food labeling is where compliance becomes visible. This is the layer distributors, importers, and regulators see first — which is why a small labeling mistake can delay approvals, create costly rework, or weaken buyer confidence before a deal is even discussed.

A strong export label normally covers ingredient declarations, nutrition format, allergen advice, country-of-origin context, importer or marketer details, barcode readiness, and any market-specific mandatory statements.

Ingredient declaration
Nutrition information
Allergen disclosure
Importer details
Country of origin
Pack claims review
Barcode readiness
Market-specific statements
MarketLanguageAllergensKey Rule
🇦🇪UAE/GCCArabic mandatoryGCC list50-75% shelf life on arrival
🇺🇸USAEnglish9 incl. sesameFDA Nutrition Facts format
🇪🇺EU (27 countries)Country language14 allergensPer 100g values required
🇬🇧UKEnglish14 allergensUK importer address required

Why exporters get rejected at port

  • Arabic label missing or only a sticker (UAE)
  • Sesame not declared as allergen (USA, from 2023)
  • Wrong Nutrition Facts format (FDA-specific requirement)
  • Less than 50% shelf life remaining on arrival (GCC)
  • No Prior Notice submitted before US shipment

Sample Key Line Diagram (KLD)

The KLD stage is where labeling, regulatory declarations, and packaging layout come together before print approval. It helps teams decide where information sits, how claims are balanced, and whether a pack is commercially usable without costly revisions later.

KLD sample front panel layout
Front Panel ReviewBrand placement, claims hierarchy, and mandatory statements
KLD sample nutrition and ingredient panel
Nutrition & Ingredient PanelMarket-specific format, allergen declarations, serving sizes
KLD regulatory block and barcode layout
Regulatory Block & BarcodeImporter details, country of origin, barcode placement
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Use KLD support to review front panel, side panel, and regulatory blocks before final artwork

The KLD review catches issues that are cheap to fix at the layout stage but expensive after printing — wrong panel hierarchy, missing mandatory statements, incorrect allergen format, or non-compliant claims that could trigger a regulatory issue in your target market.

Case Study

European Energy Drink Label Adapted for India

A European energy drink brand wanted to prepare its packaging for India. The existing label looked market-ready visually, but still needed adaptation before it could be positioned confidently for Indian compliance expectations — without resorting to ad-hoc sticker fixes.

The Challenge

  • EU pack structure not directly aligned for India
  • Important declarations needed reworking for local usability
  • Brand needed a cleaner path than sticker-based fixes
  • Timeline pressure from an active distributor conversation

What Copago Worked On

  • Reviewed the pack with an India-entry lens
  • Reframed nutrition, declarations, and mandatory statements
  • Restructured claims to align with FSSAI requirements
  • Delivered a market-ready label without visual compromise

Compliance & Label Insights

Guides on FDA compliance, food labeling, export documentation, and certification requirements.

Make Your Export Pack Buyer-Ready

Certifications, label adaptation, KLD support, and documentation guidance — so you enter global markets with more confidence and less rework.

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