ISDA issues Certificates of Free Sale for products grown or processed in Idaho to certify that the products are distributed generally throughout the State of Idaho and the United States and are in accordance with Idaho health laws and sanitary regulations. The requesting country may refer to this export certificate as a “Certificate of Sanitation” or “Sanitary Certificate.” Certificates of Free Sale are often requested by an importer when the country you are exporting to requires it.
To apply, simply provide the following information:
- Company name
- Physical address if packing or processing facility
- Billing address
- List of products to be certified
- Number of certificates requested
- Current copy of state, federal, or third-party health audit
- The address to which the certificate should be mailed (if express mailing is requested, the applicant will be responsible for such charges)
For your convenience, you may use this template for the request.
Customized text can be provided for the Certificate of Free Sale to meet import requirements of a specific country. ISDA will make effort to comply with the request.
Applications for a Certificate of Free Sale must be made in writing (which includes electronic mail) to the Market Development Division of ISDA.
Request a Certificate via Physical Mail – Mailing address:
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Certificates of Free Sale
PO Box 7249
Boise, ID 83707
For questions, call: (208)332-8530
The cost is $25.00 for each original certificate. This includes a notary certification and standard mailing charges. An invoice for any fees and charges will be sent to the applicant and is due within 30 days. ISDA will not issue a Certificate of Free Sale to any company with an outstanding account balance. Click here for the full rules governing Certificates of Free Sale.
Certificates of Free Sale for Dairy Products are issued by ISDA’s Animal Industries.
Certificates of Origin are issued by your local Chamber of Commerce.