Apostille vs. Legalization: Which One Does Your Export Document Need?
Exporters preparing documents for international use frequently run into a question they were not expecting: does this document need an …
Free Export Training Programs for US Small Businesses in 2026
Export education is among the least expensive investments a small business can make toward growing revenue, and most of it …
How Small Businesses Can Start Exporting from Sacramento
The Sacramento region produces goods that the world buys: almonds, tomatoes, rice, wine, technology components, processed foods, and industrial equipment. …
What Documents Do You Need to Export from California?
California exports more goods than any other US state, with annual export value consistently exceeding $170 billion. Agricultural products from …
GMP Standards in the Food Industry: What Exporters Need to Know
Most food manufacturers only encounter GMP export requirements when a shipment gets flagged at a foreign border. The importing country’s …
GMP Pharmaceutical: What It Is and Why It Matters for Exporters
Every drug, biologic, and regulated health product that reaches a patient, whether manufactured in the United States or exported to …
Certificate of Free Sale for Cosmetics: What It Is and How to Get One
If you manufacture or export cosmetics from the United States, a certificate of free sale is one of the first …
What Is a Certificate of Free Sale and Why Do Exporters Need One?
If you export cosmetics, dietary supplements, food products, or medical devices, there’s a good chance your destination country will ask …
Certificate of Origin vs Certificate of Free Sale
If you are preparing to ship goods to an international buyer, you will almost certainly encounter two documents that sound …
Incoming President/CEO Announcement
The Board of Directors of World Trade Center Northern California is thrilled to announce that John Shea has been hired …