Certification of SOFTEX forms authorises designated STPI/FTZ/EPZ/SEZ officials to certify software exports under FEMA regime Designated officials at STPIs, FTZs, EPZs and SEZs are authorised to certify exports declared on SOFTEX forms by units located there; under the Exim Policy, these officials may also certify SOFTEX forms for registered EOUs. Authorised dealers must notify their constituents of this certification authority, and the directions are issued under the Reserve Bank's foreign exchange regulatory mandate to govern SOFTEX form certification for export compliance.