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Free Sale Certificate Attestation for Republic of the Congo from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their free sale certificate for use in the Republic of the Congo. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Republic of the Congo Embassy, New Delhi
When you need a legalised free sale certificate in the Republic of the Congo
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.
Africa is one of the largest markets for Indian generic medicines, and national regulators generally require legalised COPPs, GMP and free sale certificates for product registration.
In the Republic of the Congo, a legalised free sale certificate is typically requested for product registration; it is also used for import permits and distributor appointments.
A free sale certificate issued in India is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Free Sale Certificate issued in India
- Used in
- The Republic of the Congo
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Republic of the Congo Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Republic of the Congo Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- French – often requested
- 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 attested for the Republic of the Congo
Confirm the requirement
Share the free sale certificate and the instructions you received from the Republic of the Congo. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
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 attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Republic of the Congo Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
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
- Certified French translation, if the authority in the Republic of the Congo asks (we arrange it)
- Manufacturing licence copy
- Product list annexed to the FSC
- Original free sale certificate
Avoid rejection
- Get the FSC from the authority your importing regulator recognises.
- Product names must match your registration dossier exactly.
- Some regulators want an FSC issued within the last six to twelve months.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Republic of the Congo Embassy compares names across the set.
Free Sale Certificate attestation for the Republic of the Congo: FAQs
Does the Republic of the Congo accept the apostille on an Indian free sale certificate?
No. The Republic of the Congo is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the free sale certificate needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Republic of the Congo Embassy in New Delhi.
What is the process for free sale certificate attestation for the Republic of the Congo?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Republic of the Congo Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the free sale certificate back to you.
Do I need a French translation for the Republic of the Congo?
Many authorities in the Republic of the Congo expect documents in French. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English free sale certificate.
What documents are required for free sale certificate attestation for the Republic of the Congo?
Original free sale certificate; Manufacturing licence copy; Product list annexed to the FSC. We tell you if the authority in the Republic of the Congo needs anything extra.
What is the timeline for free sale certificate attestation for the Republic of the Congo?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Republic of the Congo Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the free sale certificate, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Who issues a free sale certificate in India?
It depends on the product: drug control authorities for medicines and cosmetics, the medical device regulator for devices, food and export authorities for food, and the DGFT for many unregulated goods.
Other documents for the Republic of the Congo
- GMP Certificate Attestation for Republic of the CongoPharma
- COPP Attestation for Republic of the CongoPharma
- Trade Licence Attestation for Republic of the CongoRegistrations & licences
- Certificate of Analysis Attestation for Republic of the CongoPharma
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for Republic of the CongoExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for Republic of the CongoExport & shipping
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Send your free sale certificate for the Republic of the Congo
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.