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Foreign governments often require an FDA Export Certificate (also called a "Certificate to Foreign Government" or CFG) before allowing a U.S. food product to enter their market. We obtain the certificate from FDA on your behalf, including coordination with the destination country's specific format requirements.
What's Included:
FDA Form 3613 (Certificate of Free Sale) or Certificate to Foreign Government request preparation
Submission via FDA's export certification system
Coordination with FDA's Export Certification team for clarification
Delivered within 10–15 business days from FDA acceptance
Reference copy for your records
Who It's For:
U.S. food manufacturers or exporters whose foreign buyers or destination-country regulators require an FDA-issued export certificate. Common in markets like the EU, Middle East, Latin America, and parts of Asia. Some countries accept private certificates of free sale instead — we'll advise during intake.
FAQs:
Q: What's the difference between a Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG) and a Certificate of Free Sale (CFS)?
A: CFG certifies that the product can be legally sold in the U.S. CFS specifically certifies free commercial sale and is typically used by countries with stricter import rules. We determine which one your destination requires.
Q: Does the certificate apply to one shipment or to the product generally?
A: The certificate attests to the product's regulatory status in the U.S. — it doesn't expire per shipment. However, many countries want a recent certificate (within 6–12 months) for each new buyer or registration.
Q: How is this different from the Supplements version?
A: FDA's certification process differs between conventional food and dietary supplements. We use the right form and channel for each. Pick the one matching your product category.
Foreign governments often require an FDA Export Certificate (also called a "Certificate to Foreign Government" or CFG) before allowing a U.S. food product to enter their market. We obtain the certificate from FDA on your behalf, including coordination with the destination country's specific format requirements.
What's Included:
FDA Form 3613 (Certificate of Free Sale) or Certificate to Foreign Government request preparation
Submission via FDA's export certification system
Coordination with FDA's Export Certification team for clarification
Delivered within 10–15 business days from FDA acceptance
Reference copy for your records
Who It's For:
U.S. food manufacturers or exporters whose foreign buyers or destination-country regulators require an FDA-issued export certificate. Common in markets like the EU, Middle East, Latin America, and parts of Asia. Some countries accept private certificates of free sale instead — we'll advise during intake.
FAQs:
Q: What's the difference between a Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG) and a Certificate of Free Sale (CFS)?
A: CFG certifies that the product can be legally sold in the U.S. CFS specifically certifies free commercial sale and is typically used by countries with stricter import rules. We determine which one your destination requires.
Q: Does the certificate apply to one shipment or to the product generally?
A: The certificate attests to the product's regulatory status in the U.S. — it doesn't expire per shipment. However, many countries want a recent certificate (within 6–12 months) for each new buyer or registration.
Q: How is this different from the Supplements version?
A: FDA's certification process differs between conventional food and dietary supplements. We use the right form and channel for each. Pick the one matching your product category.