A Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) is a product-specific or ingredient-specific document that confirms a natural health product is compliant with Canadian laws and regulations and is freely sold within Canada.
What Is a Certificate of Free Sale?
The CFS serves as formal documentation to support the export of Canadian-made natural health products. It assures foreign regulatory authorities that the product:
• Meets Canadian regulatory requirements
• Is legally available for sale in the Canadian market
• Is manufactured, packaged, or labelled in an approved Canadian facility
These certificates are often required as part of international product registration or import approval processes.
Cover Letter for CFS
Each Certificate of Free Sale issued by Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP) includes an official cover letter that verifies the organization’s role as an authorized third-party issuer. This letter supports the legitimacy of the certificate and enhances its acceptance by international regulators.
Who Can Request a CFS?
Only natural health products in the food manufacturing sector are eligible for a Certificate of Free Sale through FHCP. CFS documents are not issued for other product categories.
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