Who can request a Certificate of Free Sale?
European Economic Area
A manufacturer can request a CFS in the country where their business is registered. If the manufacturer is not located in the EEA, then their European Authorized Representative will request the CFS on their behalf. A CFS will only be issued to a European manufacturer or the EU authorized representative. A CFS will not be issued to an importer, distributor, nor to a non-EU manufacturer.
So, if you are a manufacturer located within the EEA, you would request a CFS from your Competent Authority
. However, if you are not located in the EEA and Casus Consulting is your Authorized Representative, for example, then Casus Consulting would submit a CFS request to our national competent authority (Irish HPRA) on your behalf.
Generally, each national competent authority’s website outlines their individual process, cost and timeframe to obtain a CFS.
United Kingdom
Same as the EEA, it must be requested either by the domestic manufacturer, or where the manufacturer is not located in the UK, their UK Responsible Person (UKRP).
Switzerland
Same as the EEA and UK, it must be requested either by the domestic manufacturer, or where the manufacturer is not located in Switzerland, by their Swiss Authorized Representative (CH-REP).