Manufacturer & Exporter | Source: DGFT
Published On: 31-08-2026
Enforcement Date: 31 August, 2026
DGFT Introduces Automated Issuance of Free Sale and Commerce Certificates
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced automated issuance of Free Sale and Commerce Certificates (FSC) through the DGFT portal. The mechanism applies to exporters of items not covered under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. Eligible applications may be automatically processed, while applications requiring verification may continue to be routed to Regional Authorities for manual review.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Trade Notice No. 24/2026-2027 introducing automated issuance of Free Sale and Commerce Certificates (FSC) through the DGFT portal.
Key points include:
- The FSC is issued to exporters for items not covered under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, in accordance with Paragraph 2.34 of the Handbook of Procedures.
- The automated mechanism replaces the earlier process involving manual analysis, verification, and approval by the concerned Regional Authority.
- Eligible applications will be considered for automatic issuance based on the prevailing framework.
- Applications requiring verification or failing to meet automated processing parameters may continue to undergo manual processing by the Regional Authority.
- Certain auto-approved applications may subsequently be flagged for Regional Authority review under risk management parameters.
- The system aims to reduce compliance burdens and facilitate paperless processing and expedited turnaround times for exporters.
Applicable For: Manufacturer & Exporter
Reference Number: 24/2026-2027
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