Is FSIS involved with “Certificates of Free Sale?
A13: No, since FSIS issues FSIS Form 9060-5 that assures that the product is produced according to U.S. laws and regulations, a certificate of free sale is not needed to accompany meat and poultry exports. However, since the product bears the mark of inspection, other organizations or companies may produce a document that states that the product to be exported is “Produced in accordance with the laws of the United States, is fit for human consumption, and is sold freely in domestic commerce. Banks, the local Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations may provide this kind of statement. FSIS personnel should not sign “Certificates of Free Sale.
