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 | 18 DEC 2024 | Colombia | FAIRS Country Report Annual | his report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia | Click here |
| 2 | 07 NOV 2024 | Colombia | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | his report outlines Colombia s requirements for import permits and export certificates for agricultural products intended for human and animal consumption. | Click here |
| 3 | 12 JAN 2024 | Colombia | Colombia Amends Sodium Regulation to Allow for SelfDeclarations of Conformity | On December 6, 2023, the Ministry of Health of Colombia issued Resolution 2056, by which it amended Colombian Resolution 2013 of 2020 (known as the sodium rule ). This amendment allows for U.S. exporters to utilize self-declarations to certify compliance with maximum sodium levels in processed products | Click here |
| 4 | 18 OCT 2023 | Colombia | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report outlines Colombia’s requirements for import permits and export certificates for agricultural products intended for human and animal consumption. It also provides a list of the Colombian government agencies involved in the entry of imported food products. For assistance on trade policy and port issues in Colombia | Click here |
| 5 | 16 OCT 2023 | Colombia | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. It includes updates on nutritional labeling, biotechnology, and new information on Colombia nutrition and trade facilitation policies. For assistance on trade policy and port issues in Colombia | Click here |
| 6 | 10 JUL 2023 | Colombia | Update Sodium Regulation Compliance with Mandatory Third Party Certifications in Colombia | Starting July 13, 2023, a third party certification issued by accredited certifying bodies will be mandatory to certify maximum sodium levels in processed products listed in Colombian Resolution 2013 of 2020. | Click here |
| 7 | 28 DEC 2022 | Colombia | Colombia Issues New Resolution on Nutrition and Front of Pack Labeling Requirements for Processed Foods | On December 13, 2022, Colombia Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MINHEALTH) issued Resolution 2492 of 2022, an amendment of Resolution 810 of 2021 that establishes new front-of-pack label requirements, nutrition profiles, and additional definitions for sweeteners, ultra-processed food, minimally processed food, food products without processing, and processed food products | Click here |
| 8 | 20 OCT 2022 | Colombia | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report outlines Colombia’s requirements for import permits and export certificates for multiple food products for human and animal consumption. It also provides a list of the Colombian government agencies involved in the entry of imported food products. For assistance on trade policy and port issues in Colombia, U.S. exporters are encouraged to contact FAS Bogota at agbogota@fas.usda.gov or jose.quintero@usda.gov | Click here |
| 9 | 20 OCT 2022 | Colombia | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. It includes updates on nutritional labeling, biotechnology and new information on sustainable packaging policies and trade facilitation in Colombia. For assistance on trade policy and port issues in Colombia, U.S. exporters are encouraged to contact FAS Bogota at agbogota@fas.usda.gov or jose.quintero@usda.gov | Click here |
| 10 | 19 MAY 2022 | Colombia | Update on Colombia Nutrition and Front-of Pack Labeling Requirements Resolution 810 of 2021 for Packaged Foods | Resolution 810 of 2021, issued by Colombia’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MINHEALTH), is set to go into effect on December 16, 2022. Resolution 810 establishes the technical regulations of the nutrition and front-of-pack labeling requirements for packaged food for human consumption in Colombia | Click here |
| 11 | 13 MAY 2022 | Colombia | Update on Colombia Sodium Resolution 2013 of 2020 for Processed Foods | On November 9, 2020, Colombia’s Ministry of Health, and Social Protection (MINHEALTH) issued Resolution 2013, a regulation that sets mandatory maximum sodium content limits for 59 processed food product categories. Resolution 2013 introduces a new conformity certificate requirement and reduction goals for sodium content in foods. This report provides updates to technical parameters of the resolution, which were provided during a MINHEALTH-organized webinar on April 22, 2022. | Click here |
| 12 | 11 MAY 2022 | Colombia | Colombia Issues Nutrition and Front of Pack Labeling Requirements for Processed Foods | On June 16, 2021, Colombia’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MINHEALTH) issued Resolution No. 810 establishing the technical regulation for nutrition and front-of pack labeling requirements for packaged food for human consumption, which will go into effect on December 16, 2022. This report includes the original regulation and an English translation. | Click here |
| 13 | 04 JAN 2022 | Colombia | 2021 Colombia Hemp Annual Report | In 2016, the Colombian government permitted production and distribution of hemp for medical and scientific purposes. | Click here |
| 14 | 29 SEP 2021 | Colombia | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. It includes updates on labeling of plant-based meat/dairy alternatives, nutritional labeling. | Click here |
| 15 | 29 SEP 2021 | Colombia | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report outlines Colombia's requirements for import permits and export certificates for multiple food products for human and animal consumption. | Click here |
| 16 | 27 OCT 2020 | Colombia | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report outlines Colombia’s requirements for import permits and export certificates for multiple food products for human and animal consumption. | Click here |
| 17 | 16 OCT 2020 | Colombia | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. It includes a new section on Trade Facilitation. | Click here |
| 18 | 22 FEB 2019 | Colombia | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. The following sections were updated: SECTION II. LABELING REQUIREMENTS; SECTION; SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS; SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS; and APPENDIX I. GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCY CONTACTS. For assistance on trade policy and port issues in Colombia, U.S. exporters are encouraged to contact FAS-Bogota at agbogota@fas.usda.gov or Moises.huerta@fas.usda.gov | Click here |
| 19 | 28 DEC 2017 | Colombia | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. The following sections were updated: SECTION II. LABELING REQUIREMENTS; SECTION; SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS; SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS: Food samples; and APPENDIX I. GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCY CONTACTS. | Click here |
| 20 | 21 DEC 2017 | Colombia | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report includes Colombia’s import requirements for import permits and export certificates for multiple food products for human and animal consumption. It also provides a list of the Colombian government agencies involved in the entry of imported food products. | Click here |
| 21 | 30 DEC 2016 | Colombia | Colombia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. The following sections were updated: SECTION II. LABELING REQUIREMENTS; SECTION III. PACKAGING AND CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS; SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS; SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS: Food samples; and APPENDIX I. GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCY CONTACTS. | Click here |
| 22 | 29 DEC 2016 | Colombia | Colombia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report includes Colombia’s import requirements for import permits and export certificates for multiple food products for human and animal consumption. It also provides a list of the Colombian government agencies involved in the entry of imported food products. | Click here |
| 23 | 16 DEC 2014 | Colombia | Colombia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) - Narrative | This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. The following sections were updated: SECTION III. PACKAGING AND CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS; SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Product Registration, Health Certificates, Export Establishment Registration, Import Duties; SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS: Food samples; SECTION VIII. COPYRIGHT AND/OR TRADEMARK LAWS: Protection of Property Rights and SECTION IX. IMPORT PROCEDURES | Click here |
| 24 | 14 DEC 2012 | Colombia | Colombia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is an annual update of the food and agricultural imports regulations and enforcement governmental mechanisms in Colombia. | Click here |
| 25 | 12 DEC 2011 | Colombia | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is an annual update of the food and agricultural imports regulations and governmental enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. The following sections were updated: I. SECTION II.LABELING REQUIREMENTS, B. Requirements for other specific labeling requirements: Biotechnology, Nutritional Labeling and Additives Labeling; SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Import Duties; SECTION VIII. COPYRIGHT AND/OR TRADEMARK LAWS: Patents and Trademarks; SECTION IX. IMPORT PROCEDURES: Beef and Pork, Not-Transformed (Fresh, Chilled or Frozen), Beef and Pork, Transformed (fresh, chilled or frozen), Import Requirements for Poultry Meat (whole birds), not transformed, Poultry Parts (fresh, chilled or frozen), Milk. | Click here |
| 26 | 14 DEC 2010 | Colombia | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is an annual update of the food and agricultural imports regulations and enforcement governmental mechanisms in Colombia. The following sections were updated: SECTION II. LABELING REQUIREMENTS, General Requirements; SECTION III. PACKAGING AND CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS; SECTION IV. FOOD ADDITIVE REGULATIONS; SECTION VI OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS, Import Duties, Value-added Tax (VAT); SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS Enriched Wheat Flour and GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCY CONTACTS and Appendix III. Food Additives Authorized for groups of Preservatives, acidulates, buffers, pH regulators and antioxidants. | Click here |