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Free Sale Certificate Apostille for Canada from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their free sale certificate for use in Canada. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
When you need a legalised free sale certificate in Canada
A free sale certificate (FSC), or certificate of free sale, states that a product is freely sold in India. Importing regulators use it to approve products without repeating every test. Depending on the product, the free sale certificate is issued by drug control authorities (medicines and cosmetics), the medical device regulator, food or export authorities, or the DGFT for many unregulated goods.
Regulators in Latin America register Indian medicines and commonly ask for apostilled regulatory documents with a Spanish or Portuguese translation.
Companies dealing with Canada are most often asked for a legalised free sale certificate during product registration, as well as for import permits and distributor appointments.
A free sale certificate issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Canada accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Canada has accepted the apostille since January 2024, replacing consular legalisation.
Key facts
- Document
- Free Sale Certificate issued in India
- Used in
- Canada
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- English or French – sometimes requested – check with the authority
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a free sale certificate apostilled for Canada
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the free sale certificate and tell us who in Canada will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies the issuing authority's signature and your company's details, then stamps the free sale certificate.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
Tracked return
We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.
What to send us
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Product list annexed to the FSC
- Manufacturing licence copy
- Original free sale certificate
Avoid rejection
- Some regulators want an FSC issued within the last six to twelve months.
- Get the FSC from the authority your importing regulator recognises.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Product names must match your registration dossier exactly.
Free Sale Certificate apostille for Canada: FAQs
Does Canada need embassy attestation for an Indian free sale certificate?
No. Canada accepts the MEA apostille, so the free sale certificate only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What is the process for free sale certificate apostille for Canada?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the free sale certificate back to you.
Is there anything special about Canada?
Canada has accepted the apostille since January 2024, replacing consular legalisation.
Is a translation needed for Canada?
English documents are often accepted in Canada, but some authorities ask for English or French. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
Is the free sale certificate the same as the COPP?
No. The COPP follows the WHO format for medicines and gives licensing and GMP details. The free sale certificate simply confirms the product is sold freely in India. Regulators often ask for both.
What documents are required for free sale certificate apostille for Canada?
Original free sale certificate; Manufacturing licence copy; Product list annexed to the FSC. We tell you if the authority in Canada needs anything extra.
How many days does it take to legalise a free sale certificate for Canada?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the free sale certificate, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
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Send your free sale certificate for Canada
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.