Q: A company in CA made a deal with Colombian factory for private label of generics for Middle East.Do I need a license?

A: This is a rather sophisticated question. Almost every country in the Middle East has its own regulations governing the importation and sale of goods including food or vitamin supplements. You need to determine what certifications and licenses are required for the goods to be allowed into the country that you are shipping them. This will be different from country to country. A FDA certification will generally be accepted under various reciprocity agreements but as these are supplements they may or may not be as certain countries subscribe to different criteria that may not be the same as the FDA standard. As for a license, the party importing the goods will need to have the appropriate licenses to import as well as a license to sell or distribute the product.

A: You'll need the proper CA and federal licenses to sell such products. Specifics are lacking in your question. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.