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COPP Apostille for Belgium from India
Your COPP is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Belgium. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Belgium.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
COPP for Belgium: what and why
A Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (COPP) confirms that a medicine is licensed in India, made in a GMP-compliant plant and sold by a named licence holder. It follows the WHO format, so drug regulators abroad can rely on it when they register an Indian product. The COPP is issued by CDSCO jointly with the State Licensing Authority, under the WHO Certification Scheme.
European regulators and importers may ask for apostilled regulatory documents when an Indian manufacturer supplies medicines, APIs or devices.
Companies dealing with Belgium are most often asked for a legalised COPP during new product registration with the drug regulator, as well as for renewal or variation of an existing registration and tender submissions by the local distributor.
The COPP issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Belgium accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- COPP (Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product) issued in India
- Used in
- Belgium
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Dutch, French or German – sometimes requested – check with the authority
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a COPP apostilled for Belgium
Confirm the requirement
Share the COPP and the instructions you received from Belgium. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies the issuing authority's signature and your company's details, then stamps the COPP.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
Tracked return
We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.
What to send us
- Original COPP for each product (one original per country)
- Request letter on company letterhead (we share the format)
- Free sale certificate and product list, if the regulator asks for the full dossier
- Copy of the drug manufacturing licence and WHO-GMP certificate
Avoid rejection
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Check that the importing country printed on the COPP matches the country you are legalising for.
- Legalise COPPs well before expiry; regulators reject certificates close to their end date.
- Keep product name, strength and pack size identical across the COPP, GMP certificate and free sale certificate.
COPP apostille for Belgium: FAQs
Does Belgium need embassy attestation for an Indian COPP?
No. Belgium accepts the MEA apostille, so the COPP only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What do I need to send for Belgium?
Original COPP for each product (one original per country); Copy of the drug manufacturing licence and WHO-GMP certificate; Free sale certificate and product list, if the regulator asks for the full dossier.
What is the timeline for COPP apostille for Belgium?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the COPP, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Is a translation needed for Belgium?
English documents are often accepted in Belgium, but some authorities ask for Dutch, French or German. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
Is a separate COPP needed for each country?
Usually yes. A COPP is normally issued for a named importing country, and that country's embassy or regulator expects to see its own name on the certificate.
What is the process for COPP apostille for Belgium?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the COPP back to you.
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- Free Sale Certificate Apostille for BelgiumPharma
- Certificate of Origin Apostille for BelgiumExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Apostille for BelgiumExport & shipping
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Send your COPP for Belgium
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.