Detailed information about all of the documents discussed on this page can be found on the International Trade OnLine website.
Export Licences
Some goods dependent on their use or capability, or the final destination may require government approval, this approval usually takes the form of an Export Licence issued by the appropriate government department.
Health Certificates
Overseas buyers or their government agencies may require the provision Health Certificate, in such circumstance the exporter should establish what form this document should take and who should issue the document.
Scotch Whisky Documents
Whisky exporters are often required to provide documents, specific to their industry , care should be taken to provide the correct documents in the correct language and quantities.
Consumption Cerficates
Food and Drink exporters may be required to provide a Certificate confirming their products are fit for human consumption, exporters should establish what form the document should take and who should issue the document.
Free Sale Certificates
These documents are required to confirm that the products covered are freely available for sale in the United Kingdom, and can either be issued by the exporter or by the appropriate government department.
Inspection Cerficates
Overseas import regulations may require that goods be inspected by a nominated inspection agency prior to export, and a Certificate issued by the agency, should this be required, time should be allowed to permit the inspection process.
Conformity Declarations
These documents are required to evidence that goods covered conform to specific regulations or standards, if requested to provide such a document, the exporter should establish who is to issue the document, and to what conformity or standard are the goods expected to conform.
