End-to-end apostille and legalisation of pharmaceutical, chemical and commercial documents for international markets. Handled by specialists who understand trade compliance - based in New Delhi, minutes from PHD Chamber and MEA.
An apostille is an internationally recognised certificate issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in any of the 124+ member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention (1961). It confirms the signature, seal and capacity of the official who signed the document - without requiring further embassy or consulate verification.
Legalisation (also called consular legalisation or embassy attestation) is the equivalent process for countries that are not party to the Hague Convention. It involves authentication at MEA followed by attestation at the destination country's embassy or consulate in New Delhi.
For pharma and chemical exporters, both processes are regularly required for Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CoPP), Free Sale Certificates (FSC), Drug Master Files (DMF), WHO-GMP and GMP certificates, Manufacturing Licences, Agreements, company incorporation documents, Power of Attorney and Commercial Contracts when supplying to regulated or institutional buyers abroad.
Sumsahi Kemicals manages the complete authentication chain on your behalf - beginning with attestation through the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHD) where required, through to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) apostille or consular legalisation at the relevant embassy.
We specialise in pharmaceutical and chemical trade documents - the document types most apostille agents do not fully understand.
A clear, managed process from first contact to authenticated documents in your hands.
Send us scanned copies of your documents along with the destination country and purpose. Our team reviews them to confirm they are in the correct format and condition for apostille or legalisation, identifies any pre-requirements (notarisation, HRD attestation, etc.) and provides a clear, fixed quote and timeline - no hidden charges, response within one business day.
Many documents require pre-attestation before submission to MEA. For commercial and pharmaceutical trade documents (CoPP, FSC, GMP certificates, Manufacturing Licences, Agreements, Power of Attorney, Commercial Contracts), this means attestation by the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHD). For personal and educational documents, this involves notarisation or state-level HRD/home department attestation. We coordinate all intermediate steps on your behalf - you do not need to manage multiple agencies.
Following PHD Chamber attestation (for commercial/pharma documents) or notarisation (for personal documents), we submit your documents directly to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi for apostille stamping. For legalisation, this MEA attestation is the first stage before proceeding to the relevant embassy or consulate.
"The apostille certificate issued by MEA is the globally recognised mark that your document's origin and authenticity have been officially confirmed by the Government of India."
For countries not party to the Hague Apostille Convention, post-MEA attestation at the relevant embassy or high commission in New Delhi is required. We handle the full embassy submission, follow-up and collection process. Common non-Hague destinations for Indian pharma exports include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Malaysia - though this list changes as more countries join the Convention.
Once the apostille or legalisation stamp is affixed, your documents are returned by secure courier or in-person collection from our New Delhi office. We provide a status update at each stage so you always know exactly where your documents are.
Sumsahi Kemicals handles attestation with 120+ embassies and high commissions based in New Delhi.
Apostille or Embassy Attestation? Countries party to the Hague Convention (1961) accept the MEA apostille directly - no embassy visit required. For all other countries, attestation at the relevant embassy in New Delhi is required after MEA authentication. We confirm the correct route for your specific destination before starting. Contact us with your destination country and document type for a quick confirmation.
Important: We handle attestation exclusively through embassies and high commissions physically located in New Delhi, India.
Don't see your destination? We handle all countries with diplomatic representation in New Delhi. Contact us with your destination and we'll confirm the process and timeline within one business day.
Most apostille agents handle personal documents. We specialise in the pharmaceutical and chemical trade.
Our core business is the pharmaceutical and chemical trade. We understand the precise requirements for CoPP, FSC, WHO-GMP, GMP and regulatory documents - including which pre-attestation authority is required, what format buyers need and which destination markets require apostille vs full embassy legalisation.
Because Sumsahi already handles sourcing, procurement, import/export and registration support for many clients, apostille and legalisation can be managed as part of the same shipment workflow. We coordinate document authentication alongside cargo movement so nothing delays your consignment.
We provide a fixed quote after reviewing your documents. Our charge covers our service fee, government fees and courier - there are no surprise add-ons mid-process. Volume discounts are available for companies that require ongoing or batch apostille services.
Our office in Janak Puri, New Delhi puts us close to the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the MEA processing centre and the embassy district. This geographic advantage means faster turnaround compared to agents who operate from other cities and must ship documents to Delhi for processing.
With over two decades in international pharma and chemical trade, Sumsahi Kemicals has established working relationships with the PHD Chamber, MEA offices and key embassies in New Delhi. This means faster turnaround, fewer rejections and confident navigation of document requirements across different destination markets.
From the initial document review and pre-attestation through to MEA submission, embassy legalisation, courier and delivery confirmation - you deal with one team throughout. No chasing multiple agencies, no dropped handoffs, no delays caused by coordination gaps.
Apostille is a simplified single-step legalisation recognised by all 124+ Hague Convention countries. Attestation (or consular legalisation) is the multi-step process for non-Hague countries, typically involving notarisation, MEA attestation and then embassy attestation. India joined the Hague Convention in 2005.
For documents already notarised or pre-attested by the relevant authority, PHD Chamber and MEA apostille typically takes 2-5 working days. Express processing (1-2 days) is available for urgent cases. If pre-attestation is needed, allow an additional 2-4 working days depending on the state authority involved. Embassy attestation turnaround varies by embassy - from 3 working days to several weeks for some destinations.
It depends on the destination country and the buyer's regulatory authority. Many national drug regulatory agencies in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia require apostilled CoPPs as part of product registration or tender documentation. We advise based on your specific destination market.
Countries not party to the Hague Apostille Convention require full embassy attestation after MEA. These typically include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Malaysia and others. The list changes as countries accede to the Convention, so we always confirm the current process for your specific destination before starting work.
Yes. For state-issued documents (such as educational certificates, HRD-attested documents or state commercial certificates), we coordinate pre-attestation with the relevant state authority before MEA submission. This is handled end-to-end - you send us the documents and we manage the state-to-MEA chain.
For commercial and pharma trade documents, the standard authentication route is: PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHD) attestation first, then Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) apostille (for Hague countries), or MEA attestation followed by the relevant embassy (for non-Hague countries). We manage all three stages on your behalf.
Yes. Express MEA apostille processing is available for urgent requirements, typically completing within 1-2 working days (subject to document readiness and current MEA workload). Express handling carries an additional service charge, which we include in your quote upfront. Contact us with your deadline and we will confirm feasibility.
Yes. Many of our clients are pharma exporters and trading companies that regularly need CoPP, FSC or GMP certificates apostilled for multiple markets. We offer volume pricing and can set up a managed process for recurring document batches - with a standard turnaround, regular status updates and fixed per-document pricing.
Send us scanned copies of the documents you need apostilled or legalised, along with the destination country and the intended purpose (product registration, regulatory filing, commercial transaction, etc.). We will review and respond within one business day with a process outline, required originals checklist and a fixed quote.
Send us your documents for a free review. We'll confirm the process, timeline and cost - no commitment required. Express service available.
Based in Janak Puri, New Delhi - minutes from PHD Chamber, MEA & major embassies