Heavy Metal Statement

Document Type: Registration   What does it verify? A Heavy Metal Statement is a third-party analysis document with the results of a product’s testing for heavy metals.   What is its purpose? It confirms to authorities that metals such as arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury are non-existent or safe levels.      

Halal Certificate

Document Type: Claim   What does it verify? A Halal Certificate is a certification issued by an appropriate chamber and legalization by the consulate of the destination country guaranteeing that a product meets requirements of Islamic law.   What is its purpose? It enables buyers to make informed decisions about products they plan to purchase. […]

Gluten-Free Certificate

Document Type: Registration   What does it verify? The Gluten-Free Certificate is a third-party analysis document confirming the legitimacy of a product or brand’s gluten-free, manufacturing processes and claims and ensuring a product meets strict standards for gluten-free safety.   What is its purpose? It enables buyers to make informed decisions about products they plan […]

Flat Images/Product Images

Document Type: Registration Also Known As: Product Flat Labels   What does it verify? Product Flat Labels are high resolution images of product packaging or labeling without any folds. An example would be the flattened final point of sale packaging or an individual product packaging.   What is its purpose? They are used by the buyer to […]

Fair-Trade Certificate

Document Type: Claim   What does it verify? The Fair-Trade Certificate is a certification that confirms that a product meets rigorous environmental, economic and social standards.   What is its purpose? It enables buyers to make informed decisions about products they plan to purchase. The certification proves the validity of the claim and may be […]

Distribution/Authorization Letter

Document Type: Registration   What does it verify? The Distribution or Authorization Letter is a brand signed document authorizing a buyer to be an official distributor of the brand’s products.   What is its purpose? It demonstrates a buyer’s authorization to sell a product.      

Understanding International Export and Import Documentation

Documentation regulations are an integral part of the global export/import process. Learn what documents may be needed and why.   List of All Documents by Type/Occasion Registration Documents Buyers present these documents to their import regulatory agency to ensure the Brand can be successfully sold in-country. Alcohol Content Statement Certificate of Analysis (COA)* Distribution/Authorization Letter […]

Dairy-Free Certificate

Document Type: Claim Also Known As: Dairy-Free Claim   What does it verify? It is a certification that items are produced or manufactured in such a way that no dairy or dairy byproducts were used as ingredients.   What is its purpose? The Dairy-Free Certificate enables buyers to make informed decisions about products they plan […]