Fedex wouldn't be federal,I believe federal would only cover government institutions such as the USPS.I was always under the impression that Fedex IS legally covered to open anything that is in their possession for different reasons.All they would haveto say is checking for dangerous substances etc.. I remember a few years back may be 5 yrs. ago when we could actually get Fedex overnight delivery from Pharmagroup I think in Spain? and Fedex opened a couple of my pkgs. and then not long after Pharmagroup had to quit delivering that way all together.God,those were the days!!!!