NTE: impact of the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) for cosmetic products
Updated 29 September 2026
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The UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has entered into force with the following members who have now ratified the UK’s accession to CPTPP.
- Australia
- Brunei
- Canada
- Chile
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Peru
- Singapore
- Vietnam
Traders from a CPTPP member cannot be required to provide Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) for cosmetic products as a condition to market, distribute or sell the product in another CPTPP member’s country.
This means you no longer need to present a Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) for cosmetic products to the authorities in these countries.
Further information
Guidance on important considerations when entering a new market can be found by checking how to export your goods using the correct commodity code.
Find out more about the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Enquiries
If you encounter any problems, or are still being asked by those countries specified to provide a CFS for cosmetics post-UK accession, you can contact the Import Licensing Branch: enquiries.ilb@businessandtrade.gov.uk.