Free Sale and Commerce Certificate – DGFT simplifies procedure
As per the amended HBP, (by PN No. 137/19.01.2009 – DDT 1035), RAs may also issue, on application, Free Sale and Commerce Certificate for export of items not covered under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, which have usage in hospitals, nursing homes and clinics, for medical and surgical purposes and are not prohibited for export. Validity of such certificate shall be one year from date of issue unless otherwise specified.
Now, to simplify the procedure, DGFT has decided that
(i) Purchase order is not required to be filed with application for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate;
(i) A system should be developed by which all instruments/items approved earlier should be automatically covered for issuing Free Sale and Commerce Certificate, without referring any subsequent application to Drug Controller General (I) (DCGI) again. DGFT officials may also check the items in the relevant Act/Rules before issuing the certificate. A copy of the approval letter must be endorsed to DCGI, also.
DGFT Circular No. 64 (RE 2008) 2004-09 Dated: February 26, 2009