Commercial documents
Free Sale Certificate Attestation & Apostille
Attestation of a Free Sale Certificate (FSC), which confirms that a product is freely sold in India. It is used to register pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics and medical devices for export.
At a glance
- Category
- Commercial documents
- Issued by
- Drug controller, FSSAI, Export Promotion Council or other licensing authority
- Authenticated by
- Chamber of Commerce, where the route requires it
- Final stage
- MEA + embassy, or apostille
Process
Free Sale Certificate Attestation & Apostille process
- 1
Issuer & product check
We confirm the issuing authority and that product names match your registration file abroad.
- 2
Chamber of Commerce
A Chamber of Commerce attests the certificate where the route requires it.
- 3
MEA attestation or apostille
MEA attestation for embassy countries, or an apostille for Hague countries.
- 4
Embassy attestation
The importing country's embassy or consulate legalises the certificate, if needed.
Documents required
- Original Free Sale Certificate from the issuing authority
- Product list or annexure, if it is part of the certificate
- Covering letter on the company's letterhead
- Authorisation letter
Apostille or embassy attestation?
Frequently asked questions
Which countries ask for an attested Free Sale Certificate?
It is common for product registration in the Gulf, Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America. Your importer or regulator will confirm what they need.
Can I attest several product FSCs together?
Yes. Certificates for several products or a single certificate with an annexure can be processed together.
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