Free Sale Certificate (FSC)
Free Sale Certificate (FSC) is an official/semi-official document frequently requested in exports, showing that a product can be freely marketed in the country of origin and meets certain conditions. Expectations may vary according to the target country and product: document format, additional documents, apostille/translation processes directly affect the export schedule. Pier Compliance manages the FSC process not only as an application but with a "document eligibility + dossier + consistency + delivery plan" approach.
When is FSC required?
• Entry into new markets (distributor/importer request)
• When additional assurance is required for customs processes and market surveillance
• As a local authority/importer requirement in categories such as cosmetics, biocidal, chemical, consumer products
• Need for "document standardization" when product portfolio grows
Critical control points in FSC process
1) Product–country–authority eligibility
• Format in which the target country accepts FSC
• Additional declarations and documents required according to product class
2) Dossier preparation and consistency
• Product name/series/product type definitions (must match label and documents)
• Product composition/technical information (according to category)
• Manufacturer information, address, authorized signature and date format
3) Label and product information set
• Accuracy of content claims and declarations
• Target country language/format expectations
• Supporting documents such as SDS, technical sheet, IFU if required
4) Apostille/translation plan (according to target country)
• Clarifying from the start whether apostille is required
• Need for sworn translation and file integrity
Pier Compliance FSC Services
• FSC eligibility analysis (product/country/authority)
• Required documents list and dossier structure
• Label/product information set/technical document consistency check
• Sector-based additional requirement management (cosmetics, biocidal, chemicals, etc.)
• Apostille and translation need planning (optional coordination)
• Process tracking: delivery schedule + checklists + revision management
Concrete deliverables
• FSC Eligibility Note (country/authority expectations)
• Dossier: document list + standard templates + checklist
• Label/product information set consistency report
• FSC application tracking plan (date/action/responsible)
• Apostille/translation plan (if required)
• Delivery package (suitable for customer/importer format)
Common mistakes (to reduce risk)
• Product name written differently between label–invoice–certificate
• Late detection of additional documents required by target country
• Planning apostille/translation at the end of the process (delays schedule)
• Authorized signature/seal format inconsistency
Pier Compliance FSC Service Scope
Comprehensive FSC service package:
- FSC eligibility check by product/country/authority
- Required documents list and dossier structure
- Label/product information and technical consistency review
- Sector-specific add-ons: cosmetics/biocidal/chemicals etc.
- Apostille/translation planning depending on destination
- Timeline, checklist and end-to-end tracking
Why Pier Compliance?
- Correct format and authority guidance (reduces error risk)
- Fast delivery (planning according to urgency level)
- End-to-end tracking (checklist and delivery report)
- Experienced team (country/product/authority combinations)
- Transparent process (step-by-step information)