Appendix K: Sample Authorization Letter
ESG User Guide - Table of Contents
Clients must submit a Letter of Authorization to the FDA for CROs, U.S. Agents or Consultants. The Letter of Authorization must be submitted on company letterhead and signed with a traditional handwritten signature. Clients must send an electronic copy of the Letter of Authorization to ESGHelpDesk@fda.hhs.gov. In addition, clients must send a physical copy to the FDA. A hard copy of the Letter of Authorization must be sent within 2 weeks. The letter must be sent to:
Lowell Marshall
Electronic Submissions Gateway
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
3WFN, Room 7C34
12225 Wilkins Avenue
Rockville, MD 20852
The following letter is provided as a sample for an Authorization Letter. The information in square brackets [ ] will be provided by the submitter.
SAMPLE LETTER
[Company Letterhead]
[Today's Date]
Lowell Marshall
Electronic Submissions Gateway
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
3WFN, Room 7C34
12225 Wilkins Avenue
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Authorization Letter
To whom it may concern:
Pursuant to Section 11.100 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, please accept this Authorization Letter. This letter is to certify that [Client Company Name] authorizes [Your Company Name] to submit in the Electronic Submissions Gateway on behalf of [Client Company Name].
Sincerely yours,
[Hand-written signature]
[Company Representative Title]