2.49.1

Free Sale and Commerce Certificate

(a) (i) RAs may 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 two years from date of issue unless otherwise specified.

(a) (ii) An application for grant of Free Sale and Commerce Certificate may be made to RA concerned as per format in Appendix 39 of HBPVol.1, along with Annexure A therein. RA shall issue Free Sale and Commerce Certificate as per Annexure B of Appendix 39.

(b) (i) RAs may also issue, on application, Free Sale and Commerce Certificate for export of any other item which is not restricted or prohibited for export. Validity of such certificate shall be two year from date of issue unless otherwise specified.

(b) (ii) An application for grant of Free Sale and Commerce Certificate for these items may be made to RA concerned as per format in Appendix 39-A of HBP Vol. I along with Annexure A therein. RA shall issue Free Sale and Commerce Certificate as per Annexure B of Appendix 39-A.