What is a Certificate of Manufacture?

A certificate of manufacture is an authenticated document issued by a producer or a manufacturer that certifies that the product ordered by the buyer has been completed and is being stored by the manufacturer, with all risk borne by the buyer. In layman terms, the manufacturer holds the goods but is not responsible for anything that happens to it after the certificate has been issued. 

How is a Certificate of Manufacture Used?

A certificate of manufacture issued by a producer is required to be on a firms letterhead and contain the information stated below. The certificate should possess:

• • The manufacturers name
  • The name of the product
  • The lot number
  • Item number
  • The revision code
  • The date of revision
  • A certificate backing claims to lack of modifications of the product
  • Name of the Quality Control manager who made the certification
  • The signature of the above Quality Control manager
  • The date of signing
  • Certificate of approval for importation