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 Export Certificate of
Sanitation and Free Sale

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.

How do I request an export certificate?

1.  Complete a "Request for Export Certificate of Sanitation and Free Sale

On the request form, select the type of export certificate you need.

Examples of export certificates:

To view PDF files, download Acrobat Reader.

he WSDA Food Safety Program at (360)902-2087.

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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

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Authority to issue export certificates:

Criteria for issuing export certificates (WAC 16-147)

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