Pharma Export Documentation: A Checklist for First-Time Importers
Importing medicines for the first time? The paperwork is manageable once you know what each document does. Here is the standard set for shipments from India.
Core documents
- Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (COPP) — WHO-format certificate confirming the product is licensed for manufacture
- Free Sale Certificate (FSC) — confirms the product is freely sold in India
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — batch-specific test results accompanying every consignment
- GMP Certificate — of the manufacturing site
Shipment documents
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Airway bill / bill of lading
- Insurance certificate where terms require
Country-specific extras
Many markets require embassy legalisation or apostille of certificates, product dossiers for registration, and stability data for your climatic zone. Share your country's requirements with us and we prepare the pack accordingly.
Lastman Pharmaceuticals supports export buyers with complete, correct documentation on every order — contact us on WhatsApp to discuss your market.
