A free trade instrument “ CFS” is a document that certifies that the cosmetics or particular care products listed are identical or original to products vended freely in the United States. It'll be issued on company letterhead.

Still, it can also be issued by a original health department where the company is located, by the Food and Drug Administration, or by a cosmetics trade association similar as ACMA.

Free deals instruments used in the Hague Convention countries bear only one apostille for legal use. The apostille is issued by the original Minister of Foreign Affairs. Free And For Sale Certificate is used in countries outside the Hague Convention requires authentication and legalization.

First, they must be certified by the original Secretary of State, certified by theU.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC and eventually must be transferred to the applicable delegacy for legalization.