Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics – Freight Forwarder

A freight forwarder is a person who receives prescription drugs which are owned by another person and designated by that person for export, and exports those prescription drugs.

Important Licensing Exemption:  Part I of Chapter 499, Florida Statutes does not apply to common carriers engaged in interstate commerce in the usual course of business as common carriers.  For example, no permit under Part I of Chapter 499, Florida Statutes would be required for a marine non-vessel-operating common carrier, at the direction of its customer, arranging shipborne export of a customer’s prescription drugs, in the ordinary course of business.

Requirements:

Application: Businesses seeking this permit must complete the Department’s application.  Mail or deliver the application and all required attachments to:

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Program
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1047

Inspection: Passing an onsite inspection is a prerequisite to issuance of this permit.

License Term: Freight Forwarder permits are valid through the last day of the initial issuance month in the second year of licensure.  Example:  A permit issued on September 12, 2011 would be valid through September 30, 2013.

Fee: The application and permitting fee is $600 for a two-year permit, plus a one-time pre-permit inspection fee of $150. Make checks payable to DBPR. The inspection fee applies only to new permits.