Market Entry for Food and Cosmetics Exports: FDA, GMP, and International Certifications with a 70% Government Incentive
Market entry costs for food and cosmetics exports have been becoming more manageable for some time now for companies selling from Turkey to the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Our article, “The Indispensable Importance of Google Ads for Businesses,” takes this topic a step further.
With the circular of the Ministry of Trade dated November 9, 2025, international conformity certificates, which have become mandatory in the export process, are now covered by up to 70% state support.
This support provides a great convenience especially for producers and exporters operating in the food, food supplements, cosmetics, medical, construction, textile and electronics sectors.
1. What is a Market Access Certificate?
The Market Entry Certificate covers all the conformity and quality certificates required for your product to enter the target country market.
These certificates prove that the product complies with health, hygiene, environmental, technical and safety standards.
For example:
- FDA registration of a company exporting food to the US,
- CFIA approval of a manufacturer shipping to Canada,
- CE or ISO 22000 certificate
of a manufacturer selling to Europe is included in this scope.
These documents can now be reclaimed as a 70% grant within the scope of the "Market Entry Certificate Support".
2. Which Documents are within the Scope of Support?
According to the new circular, more than 100 international certificates are among the documents eligible for support.
Some of the most requested ones are:
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) registration
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Good Manufacturing Practices Certificate
HACCP, Food Safety Management Certificate
ISO 9001 / ISO 22000, Quality and Food Safety Certifications
CFIA, Canadian Food Inspection Agency Registration
USDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture Certification
Halal & Kosher Certification, Halal and Kosher Certification
CE / EAC / UKCA, European and UK Technical Conformity Marks
ECOCERT, FSC, FSSC, BRC, WRAP, SEDEX, OEKO-TEX, GOTS, sustainability and ethical production certifications
These documents are not only a legal obligation, they also mean global trust and competitive advantage for brands.
3. The Most Critical Document for US Exports: FDA Registration
Any company planning to export food or dietary supplements to the U.S. market must register with the FDA .
Without this registration, products will be stopped at US customs or will not be available for sale.
Export Partners Turkey carries out the registration process as "U.S. Agent" on behalf of Turkish manufacturers and exporters through Export Partners LLC based in the United States.
The registration process takes only 3–5 business days, and upon completion, the company is issued an FDA Facility Registration Number.
Moreover, this document can now be revoked with a 70% government incentive.
4. Customs Registration and Express Shipping Compliance Process
FDA registration alone is not sufficient. A Prior Notice must also be filed for products destined for the US.
This notification allows the product to proceed directly to shipment without waiting at customs.
Export Partners Turkey,
- FDA registration,
- Prior Notice notification,
- CFIA/FDA compliance monitoring,
carries out US and Canadian express cargo compliance processes under one roof.
In this way, companies can send their products abroad in a fast, documented and guaranteed way.
5. GMP Certificate: Guarantee of Quality and Trust
The GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certificate is one of the most important certificates certifying international production standards for food and health products.
It shows that the facility meets world standards in terms of hygiene, quality control and production management.
The GMP certificate can also be obtained with a government incentive of 70% within the scope of the Market Entry Certificate Support.
Not only for export, it also increases the international credibility and prestige of your brand.
6. CFIA Registration in the Canadian Market
CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) registration is mandatory for manufacturers wishing to ship food and supplements to Canada.
This registration allows the product to enter legally at Canadian customs.
Export Partners Turkey also manages CFIA registration and labeling consultancy processes end-to-end.
7. How to Apply for State Support?
Support applications are made through DYS (Support Management System) of the Ministry of Trade.
Required documents:
- Original or notarized copy of the certificate
- Accredited institution approval
- Invoice and payment receipts
- Signature circular and certificate of activity
- DYS application form
The support rate is up to 70% and the upper limit is up to 250,000 TL for the USA.
8. End-to-End Support with Export Partners Turkey
Export Partners Turkey offers a single center solution for companies in certification, registration and export processes.
Some of the services we provide:
- FDA / CFIA / USDA registrations
- GMP, Halal, ISO and HACCP certification
- Customs Prior Notice
- Express cargo compliance management
- Amazon and Shopify sales preparation processes
In addition, companies can complete all of these documents by receiving up to 70% of the cost back thanks to the Market Entry Certificate Support.
9. Conclusion: Documentation is no longer an obstacle, but an opportunity
Certifications are no longer a burden, but a state-sponsored competitive advantage.
Thanks to the Market Entry Certificate Support, Turkish companies can safely transport their products to international markets, certify the quality and recover most of the cost with government incentives.
Export Partners Turkey continues to support producers at every stage of this process:
"Your reliable solution partner at the intersection of certification, registration and export."
Other guides in this series
This guide is part of a series explaining FDA processes for exporting to the U.S. Other related guides:
- Amazon's Compliance with MOCRA and FDA Regulations for Cosmetics Sales in the U.S.
- The Impact of the End of the De Minimis Exemption on Food and Cosmetics
- The FDA and USDA Process for Exporting Animal-Based Foods to the United States
- For support with registration and certification, please see our FDA registration and certification services.
