Export Certificates of Sanitation and Free Sale are issued for transporting processed foods into domestic and international markets.
These certificates are also known as Certificates of Free Sale, Sanitary Certificates, Certificates of Sanitation, and Certificates of Origin.
WSDA issues export certificates for food products that are manufactured in Washington by a wholesale food processor licensed by the WSDA Food Safety Program.
How much does an export certificate cost?
Each original certificate is $50.00. You will receive an invoice for payment, which is due on receipt of the certificate.
When will I receive my export certificate?
Certificates are processed within 10 business days of receiving a completed request form.
For assistance or additional information, contact Denise Curette at (360) 902-1876 or dcurette@agr.wa.gov.
Food Products Manufactured Out of State
If you need to obtain an Export Certificate of Sanitation and Free Sale for a food product manufactured out of state, you will need to contact the state official in the state the product was manufactured. Out of state contacts