Glossary · Regulation & Compliance
What Is Certificate of Free Sale?
A Certificate of Free Sale is an official document confirming that a product is legally manufactured and freely sold in its country of origin. Importing authorities in many markets request it as part of registration, and it is issued by a chamber of commerce or a competent national authority rather than by the factory itself.
Why it matters when you source
This is one document a manufacturer cannot simply print on request: it comes from an authority, takes time, and often needs legalisation or an apostille for the destination country. Ask who applies for it and how long it takes before you promise a shipment date.
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