Companies may request certificates from UDAF to support the sale of Food, Dairy, Dietary Supplement, and Cosmetic products in other states or countries. These certificates are administered by the
Regulatory Services Division.
Requests are reviewed for:
- Recent inspection history
- Accuracy of product claims
- Establishment verification
Note: UDAF may reject requests based on any of the above or for delinquent payments.
- On your homepage, select the checkboxes for the certificate(s) you want to pay for
- Click "Pay Now"
- You will be routed to GovPay to complete payment
Once payment is submitted, UDAF staff will begin processing your request(s).
What certificates do you offer?
- Certificate of Free Sale (CFS)
- Good Manufacturing Practice Certificate (GMP)
- Certificate of Origin (COO)
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Health Certificate
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This certificate has the same verbiage as a CFS, only the title differs.
These certificates are primarily used in the exportation process and do not qualify as certifications.
What kinds of products can be put on my certificates?
Food, Dairy, Dietary Supplement, and Cosmetic products can be put on certificates. Certificate verbiage is specific to the product type so it is important to make sure your product lists reflect the product type you have chosen. For example: if you select the product type "Food" you may only list food products.
Please note: Good Manufacturing Practice Certificates for Cosmetics require additional registration and inspections.
A Cosmetic GMP certificate bearing a 3-year expiration requires ISO 22716 Certification.
Who can request certificates?
Registered, inspected companies and their direct approved employees may request certificates. Third parties may not request certificates.
How long does it take?
Turnaround time is 7-10 business days.
Can my request be expedited?
Yes, the expedite fee is $70 per request and can be added in the "Delivery Options and Fees" section. This selection may periodically be unavailable when there are staffing shortages. Expedited certificates will be completed within 3 business days though we strive to complete these orders as fast as possible.
Where can I find my company customer number and pin?
Please refer to your establishment registration renewal that is sent out each November. The customer number and pin stay the same from year to year. Your company customer number appears on your registration certificate under "Certificate No." You can also send us an email at
udaf-certs@utah.gov and we can resend the information to the email address on file for your company.
How do I update my company's name, address, and/or contact information?
Please send us an email at
udaf-certs@utah.gov so we can direct you on how to make account updates.
Where can I obtain a certificate for cosmetic products?
Cosmetic Certificates can now be requested on our website. Additional registration and inspections will be required for Good Manufacturing Practice Certificates.
You may also visit the FDA website for cosmetic certificates:
https://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/InternationalActivities/Exporters/ucm129593.htm
The state or country I am selling my product to has very specific requirements that I need included in my certificate, is it possible for my certificate to include these requirements?
As part of the request process there is a place to include "special instructions", use this area to communicate your specific needs. However, UDAF does not guarantee that we can honor your request.
How can I have my certificate(s) shipped to me?
For each order there will be the option to have the certificate(s) shipped to you. You can select between FedEx or US Postal Service shipping. If you select FedEx shipping, your account number will be required so the shipping fees can be directly billed to you through FedEx. If you select USPS a flat rate shipping cost will be applied to your order.
I will be ordering several certificates at once (not just copies of a single certificate) and would like all of the orders sent via USPS to me. Do I have to pay for shipping on each order or can I bundle the payment or shipping?
When submitting multiple requests at one time, where all orders are shipping to the same location, you need only pay USPS shipping for the first order. "US Postal Service ($6.45)" will need to be marked for the first request. Additional orders should be marked "USPS Ship with previous requests" in the "Delivery Options" section.
How do I pick up or pay for my certificate in person?
Once a certificate is ready for pick-up, we will email pick-up instructions to the address included in the contact information of the request. "In-Person Pickup" should be marked in the "Delivery Options" section. If you would also like to pay upon pick up, you will need to mark "Walk-In" under the "Payment Method" section.
My certificate request status is "Awaiting Info", what do I need to do?
The "Awaiting Info" status means we have additional questions or there was an error on the request. An email will be sent to the requester with more details.
How do I validate a company's CFS?
On the certificate, in the upper right corner, there is a Certificate Number. On the homepage click "Verify a Certificate of Free Sale" and enter in the CFS number. Valid CFS numbers will return a certificate status and some but not all certificate details. If you doubt the authenticity of a certificate please contact our office at the contact information below.
How do I obtain a certificate for Animal Feed or Fertilizer products?
Please contact the Plant Industry Division at 801-982-2306 or
danahardy@utah.gov.
Please contact the Regulatory Services Division at 801-982-2251, or via email at
udaf-certs@utah.gov.
- Utah Department of Agriculture and Food:
- 4315 S 2700 W
- TSOB South BLDG, Floor 2
- Taylorsville, UT 84129-2128
- ag.utah.gov
- Main Office 801-982-2200