What is a Free Sale Certificate?

A Free Sale Certificate is a document that may be required for exporting products from Turkey to other countries. This certificate demonstrates that the products can be legally sold in a specific country and have been manufactured in compliance with regulations. Therefore, it is crucial for companies wishing to export their products abroad. Obtaining a Free Sale Certificate is also essential for the export of cosmetic products.

This document certifies that the imported products are safe and legally accepted in the importing country. Thus, it helps to avoid potential issues in the related customs processes. Since a Free Sale Certificate contributes to the safe and orderly conduct of international trade, it holds universal importance.

How to Obtain a Free Sale Certificate?

The process to obtain a Free Sale Certificate for cosmetic products can be summarized as follows:

1. Preparation of Application

First, ensure that the product to be exported meets all legal requirements. In this context, the notification made to the Ministry's system must be in the "registered" status in the Product Tracking System (UTS).

2. Application Submission

The exporting company that wants to obtain a Free Sale Certificate must apply to the relevant institution (TITCK). The online application form submitted during the application must be filled in correctly and completely, and the application fee must also be paid.

3. Evaluation and Approval

After the application is submitted, it is evaluated, and it is checked whether the product meets the legal requirements. If necessary, additional information or adjustments may be requested from the company.

4. Receiving the Certificate

If the application is approved, the Free Sale Certificate is prepared and delivered to the applicant.

Required Documents for Free Sale Certificate

The documents required to obtain a Free Sale Certificate for cosmetic products are as follows:

Product list (a maximum of 50 items per certificate, registered in UTS)
Information on the country of export
Number of certificates

How to Make Payment for Free Sale Certificate?

The fee for the Free-Sale Certificate related to the cosmetic product is collected by TITCK through the Corporate Collection System. Companies can learn the reference numbers of their approved applications after logging into TITCK's Electronic Applications Project system. With this reference number, they can make their payments via Halkbank branches or Internet Banking.

The payment transactions must be completed within 10 days after the application is approved.

Points to Consider While Applying for a Free Sale Certificate

The product to be exported must comply with both the legal regulations in Turkey and the target importer country.
Payment transactions must be completed carefully to avoid the risk of application cancellation.
To understand and correctly implement the necessary procedures related to the Free Sale Certificate and export process, getting support from a professional expert can facilitate the process for companies. Chemical consultancy firms like Chemleg can assist you in this process.

The Free Sale Certificate is a document of critical importance for the export process. After ensuring that your products comply with legal requirements, you can obtain your certificate by following the correct steps. You can contact us to benefit from our information and support.