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Updated: 02/06/09

 Export Certificate of
Sanitation and Free Sale

For assistance or additional information contact:
 (360) 902-1919 or fax (360)902-2087

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.

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Criteria for issuing export certificates (WAC 16-147)

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"  (PDF 37K)

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

Examples of export certificates:

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(PDF 58K)

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