Other documents that may help facilitate your export
Certificate of Preferential Origin
In order to claim reduced import fees or to meet other import requirements you may be asked for a Certificate of Preferential Origin. This certificate merely states where the product originates from. They are issued by the relevant Chamber of Commerce and a fee is chargeable. A reduced fee may be available to members of the Chamber of Commerce but you do not have to be a member to apply for one.
Suffolk Chamber export documentation
Other documents may be requested by your import agent or export agent. Suffolk Chamber of Commerce have many of these available and you should see their website for further information.
Certificate of Free Sale
A certificate of free sale merely states that the product certified is available for free sale in the UK.
Currently the Government advises to download a copy of the form and submit it to the email address at the top of the form.
There is currently no fee for these. They are not widely accepted, and you must check whether they will allow the importation of your product into the destination country.
Fish Catch Certificates, Processing Statements and Storage Statements
Further information
You should always consult with your customer or agent in the EU and engage the services of a professional and experienced freight agent in the EU (preferably in the country where the product enters the EU).
There is information provided on a wide range of issues including information and advice which is geared or directed to specific sectors, such as food and drink, available online.
East Suffolk Council officers are ready to help if you need advice on food safety. Closer partnership between business and local authorities means safer food and better public protection.