Malaysia · Embassy legalisation
COPP Attestation for Malaysia from India
Need an Indian COPP accepted in Malaysia? We handle the chamber, MEA and Malaysia High Commission stamps for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Malaysia High Commission, New Delhi
COPP for Malaysia: 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.
Drug regulators across South-East and South Asia register many Indian medicines and typically ask for the regulatory certificates in a legalised form.
In Malaysia, pharmaceutical dossiers are reviewed by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA). Legalised documents from India are typically part of the file for new product registration with the drug regulator, renewal or variation of an existing registration and tender submissions by the local distributor.
The COPP issued in India is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi.
Malaysia is not an apostille country, so commercial documents need Malaysia High Commission legalisation after MEA attestation.
Key facts
- Document
- COPP (Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product) issued in India
- Used in
- Malaysia
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Malaysia High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Malaysia High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- Malay – 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
The Malaysia process for an Indian COPP
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the COPP and tell us who in Malaysia will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies the issuing authority's signature and your company's details, then stamps the COPP.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the COPP, which the Malaysia High Commission requires before it will legalise it.
Malaysia High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
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)
- Free sale certificate and product list, if the regulator asks for the full dossier
- Request letter on company letterhead (we share the format)
- Copy of the drug manufacturing licence and WHO-GMP certificate
Avoid rejection
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Malaysia High Commission compares names across the set.
- Keep product name, strength and pack size identical across the COPP, GMP certificate and free sale certificate.
- 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.
COPP attestation for Malaysia: FAQs
Does Malaysia accept the apostille on an Indian COPP?
No. Malaysia is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the COPP needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Malaysia High Commission in New Delhi.
Is a translation needed for Malaysia?
English documents are often accepted in Malaysia, but some authorities ask for Malay. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
How many days does it take to legalise a COPP for Malaysia?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Malaysia High Commission at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the COPP, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
What is the process for COPP attestation for Malaysia?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Malaysia High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the COPP back to you.
What do I need to send for Malaysia?
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.
Which authority in Malaysia reviews the COPP?
Pharmaceutical registrations in Malaysia are handled by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA). Your local agent submits the legalised COPP to them as part of the dossier.
Is there anything special about Malaysia?
Malaysia is not an apostille country, so commercial documents need Malaysia High Commission legalisation after MEA attestation.
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.
Other documents for Malaysia
- Certificate of Analysis Attestation for MalaysiaPharma
- Trade Licence Attestation for MalaysiaRegistrations & licences
- Free Sale Certificate Attestation for MalaysiaPharma
- GMP Certificate Attestation for MalaysiaPharma
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for MalaysiaExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for MalaysiaExport & shipping
All commercial documents for Malaysia → · COPP (Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product) for every country →
COPP for nearby countries
Send your COPP for Malaysia
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.