Jordan Ingredient Certificate Attestation

Composition Statements for JFDA and Jordanian Importers

Jordanian consumers buy many American foods, supplements and personal care products, and every one of them must be acceptable to the Jordan Food and Drug Administration. Whether a product is registered in advance or checked at the border, JFDA and the importer usually need a clear statement from the manufacturer of what the product contains. When that ingredient certificate must carry official weight, it is notarized in the U.S., authenticated and legalized by the Embassy of Jordan.

Foods and supplements

For foods, JFDA compares the declared ingredients with Jordanian technical requirements and with the Arabic label that must appear on the product in Jordan. Additives need to be ones permitted in Jordan, at permitted levels. Dietary supplements are reviewed more closely, and the composition statement typically lists active ingredients with their amounts per serving, excipients and the source of any animal-derived components. Supplements that make medicinal claims may be treated as drugs.

Cosmetics and personal care

Cosmetics are registered or notified with JFDA, and the formula is reviewed against lists of restricted and prohibited substances. Ingredient certificates for cosmetics normally use INCI names with concentration ranges, and confirm that the product does not contain banned substances. Fragrance and colorant information may be requested separately.

Religious and consumer declarations

As in other markets in the region, Jordanian importers often ask manufacturers to state that products contain no pork or pork derivatives, to identify the source of gelatin, enzymes and other animal-derived ingredients, and to declare alcohol content in flavorings and cosmetics. Meat and poultry products also need halal certification. Prepare these statements in the same signed document or in separate declarations, as the importer requests.

Legalization

The manufacturer’s regulatory or quality manager signs the ingredient certificate before a notary, with the seal on the signature page. The document is authenticated by the Secretary of State and the U.S. Department of State, then legalized by the Embassy of Jordan in Washington, D.C., in about five working days. Jordan does not accept the apostille. We handle the online embassy request with the Jordanian Foreign Ministry and enclose the second copy the embassy keeps.