Import Regulations & Standards
The import regulations imposed by the countries time to time to ensure Food Safety and Quality assurance includes non Tariff barriers for the various food products.
| S.No. | Circulation Date | Country | Report Title | Report Highlights | View Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 DEC 2023 | Brazil | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | Brazil requires that imports and exports of animal-origin products be accompanied by certificate with animal health attestations and/or public health attestations. Import requirements are defined by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) and a certificate model has to be bilaterally negotiated before trade starts | Click here |
| 2 | 11 DEC 2023 | Brazil | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | The Food and Agricultural Imports Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Brazil as it relates to food and agricultural exports. | Click here |
| 3 | 29 DEC 2022 | Brazil | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report identifies Brazil’s import requirements for foreign export certificates. Export certificate matrix and outline are included. There are additional certificates and certificate changes added to the trade matrix that affect imports of agricultural products in general. This report supplements the FAIRS Narrative Report. | Click here |
| 4 | 29 DEC 2022 | Brazil | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | On October 2022, Brazil adopted the Front of Panel Nutritional Label, which has been under discussion since 2014. The two major government regulators for agricultural goods, the National Agency of Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA) and the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA), have also concluded the great majority of the task of reviewing and consolidating the comprehensive set of regulations related to technical and administrative procedures; however, there are still ongoing public consultations, and those are expected to be concluded in 2023 | Click here |
| 5 | 02 JUN 2022 | Brazil | Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture Publishes Updated Product Registration Procedures | The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA) published Ordinance 558, which establishes procedures for accreditation, modification, audit, and cancellation of edible animalorigin products registration in Brazil. This Ordinance applies both to local companies and foreign companies accredited for exports to Brazil, and entered into effect May 2nd, 2022. | Click here |
| 6 | 11 APR 2022 | Brazil | Plant Registration and Updated Procedures for Meat and Meat Products in Brazil _Brasilia_Brazil_ | This report outlines updated plant and label registration guidance for U.S. meat and meat product exporters to Brazil. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Office of Agricultural Affairs (OAA) Brasília will continue to provide assistance for U.S. plant registration in Brazil, however, U.S. meat and meat product exporters will be responsible for product label registration in Brazil. | Click here |
| 7 | 01 SEP 2021 | Brazil | Success Story - Brazil Approves New Certificate for US Beef Exports | On August 28, 2021, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA) began accepting the new Export Certificate model for U.S. exports of beef, beef products, and bovine offal into Brazil. | Click here |
| 8 | 14 JAN 2021 | Brazil | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | There were no substantial alterations on the regulatory framework for agricultural goods in 2020 except for the review of nutritional labeling by the National Agency of Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA). | Click here |
| 9 | 28 OCT 2020 | Brazil | Brazil Introduces Additional Import Requirements for Apples and Pears | On October 7, 2020, Brazil adopted additional requirements for the import of fresh fruits and materials of plant origin intended for propagation or reproduction into Brazil. | Click here |
| 10 | 21 OCT 2020 | Brazil | Brazil Approves New Regulations for Food Labeling | The National Agency of Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA) published new regulations on nutrition labeling of packaged food products. | Click here |
| 11 | 30 JAN 2020 | Brazil | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | The cabinet restructure under the administration of President Jair Bolsonaro had a low impact for exporters of agricultural goods. | Click here |
| 12 | 16 JAN 2020 | Brazil | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report identifies Brazil’s import requirements for foreign export certificates. | Click here |
| 13 | 11 MAR 2019 | Brazil | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | In 2108 Brazil has not implemented significant changes to regulations that could affect imports of agricultural goods. However, with the election of President Jair Bolsonaro, a more liberal economic agenda is expected to be implemented. The new president plans to reduce the number of Brazilian ministries to 22, a move that will likely impact the way the federal government functions. Exporters interested in entering the Brazilian market should pay attention to regulatory changes that may occur in the near future. | Click here |
| 14 | 13 FEB 2019 | Brazil | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | This report identifies Brazil’s import requirements for foreign export certificates. An export certificate matrix and outline are included. There were some additional certificates added in 2018 trade matrix that affect imports of agricultural products in general. This report supplements the FAIRS Narrative Report. | Click here |
| 15 | 08 JAN 2018 | Brazil | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports into Brazil, including import procedures. In 2017, there were no significant changes to general regulations that could impact sales of U.S. agricultural products to Brazil. However, labeling of nutritional information is expected to change in the near future. In addition, Brazil, as a Common Market of the South (Mercosul) member is currently negotiating a trade agreement with the European Union. The proposed list of Geographic Indications being negotiated may impact imports of food and beverage products into Brazil. | Click here |
| 16 | 29 DEC 2017 | Brazil | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report identifies Brazil’s import requirements for foreign export certificates. An export certificate matrix and outline are included. There were no significant changes in 2017 to general certificates that impact imports of agricultural goods. | Click here |
| 17 | 17 MAY 2017 | Brazil | Brazil Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | Due to recent changes by Brazil in the procedures to register U.S plants that process fish and fishery products for human consumption, FAS/ Brasilia prepared this comprehensive report with instructions for U.S. exporters to register plants and product labels. FAS/Brasilia updated Annex IV of this report due to recent changes by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture. | Click here |
| 18 | 04 JAN 2017 | Brazil | Brazil : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports into Brazil, including import procedures. There were no significant changes in 2016 to general regulations that impact imports of agricultural goods. | Click here |
| 19 | 20 DEC 2016 | Brazil | Brazil : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report identifies Brazil’s import requirements for foreign export certificates. An export certificate matrix and outline is included. | Click here |
| 20 | 11 JAN 2016 | Brazil | Brazil : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports into Brazil, including import procedures. Changes in 2015 include mandatory allergen labeling and less burdensome registration requirements for many products. | Click here |
| 21 | 15 DEC 2014 | Brazil | Brazil : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports into Brazil, including import procedures. There were no significant changes to Brazilian regulations within 2014, however, new significant requirements are expected to be implemented during 2015. | Click here |
| 22 | 27 NOV 2012 | Brazil | Brazil Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report outlines regulatory requirements for agricultural imports into Brazil, including import procedures. Compared to the previous report released in 2011, no significant modifications have been made. Some editing was made on Section I, VI, VII and IX. | Click here |
| 23 | 13 DEC 2010 | Brazil | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report outlines regulatory requirements for agricultural imports into Brazil, including import procedures. Compared to the previous report released in 2009, significant modifications have been made on Section III, IV, VI, VII and IX. | Click here |