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 OCT 2024 | El Salvador | FAIRS Country Report Annual | Since August 7, 2024, the Superintendence for Sanitary Regulation has been responsible for food and beverage product registration in El Salvador. | Click here |
| 2 | 18 OCT 2024 | El Salvador | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report provides examples of the significant export certificates and other documents required by the government of El Salvador for U.S. exports of food and agricultural products. | Click here |
| 3 | 17 NOV 2023 | El Salvador | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report provides examples for the major export certificates and other documents required by the government of El Salvador for U.S. exports of food and agricultural products. | Click here |
| 4 | 24 OCT 2023 | El Salvador | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | In El Salvador there is no specific food law. However, the Ministry of Health’s (MINSAL) Health Code is used to enforce food safety for all food and beverage products. MINSAL is in charge of food and beverage product registration. Animal based products and fresh produce are regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture (MAG). | Click here |
| 5 | 05 OCT 2021 | El Salvador | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report provides examples for the major export certificates and other documents required by the government of El Salvador for U.S. exports of food and agricultural products. El Salvador’s import requirements change frequently, and are often subject to discretionary decisions at point of entry. | Click here |
| 6 | 01 OCT 2020 | El Salvador | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | In El Salvador there is no specific food law. However, the Ministry of Health’s (MINSAL) Health Code is used to enforce food safety for all food and beverage products. | Click here |
| 7 | 01 OCT 2020 | El Salvador | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report provides examples for the major export certificates and other documents required by the government of El Salvador for U.S. exports of food and agricultural products. | Click here |
| 8 | 19 DEC 2019 | El Salvador | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | Updated Sections: Section II. Labeling Requirements, Section IV. Other Regulations and Requirements, Section IX. Import Procedures and Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts. | Click here |
| 9 | 27 MAR 2019 | El Salvador | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | Review of El Salvador’s Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards. Updated Sections: Section I. Food Laws, Section II. Labeling Requirements, VI. Other Regulations and Requirements, VII. Other Specific Standards, Section IX. Import Procedures, Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts and Appendix II. Other Import Specialist Contacts. | Click here |
| 10 | 25 MAR 2019 | El Salvador | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | Sections Updated: Section II. Purpose of Specific Export Certificate(s) and Section V. Other Certification/Accreditation Requirements. | Click here |
| 11 | 06 DEC 2017 | El Salvador | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | Sections Updated: Section I. List of all Export Certificates Required by Government and Section II. Purpose of Specific Export Certificate (s), Section V. Other Certification/Accreditation Requirements. | Click here |
| 12 | 06 DEC 2017 | El Salvador | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Review of El Salvador’s Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards. Updated Sections: Section I. Food Laws, Section III. Pesticides and Other Contaminants, Section V. Labeling Requirements, VI. Other Specific Standards, VIII. Other Certification and Testing Requirement, Section IX. Import Procedures. | Click here |
| 13 | 14 DEC 2016 | El Salvador | El Salvador : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Updated Sections: Section I. Food Laws, Section II. Labeling Requirements, VI. Other Regulations and Requirements, VII. Other Specific Standards, IX. Import Procedures and Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts | Click here |
| 14 | 28 DEC 2015 | El Salvador | El Salvador : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | Sections Updated: Section I. List of all Export Certificates Required by Government and Section II. Purpose of Specific Export Certificate (s). | Click here |
| 15 | 22 OCT 2015 | El Salvador | El Salvador : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Review of El Salvador’s Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards. Updated Sections: Section I. Food Laws, Section II. Labeling Requirements, VI. Other Regulations and Requirements, VII. Other Specific Standards, IX. Import Procedures and Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts. | Click here |
| 16 | 31 DEC 2014 | El Salvador | El Salvador : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Review of El Salvador’s Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards (2012-2014). Updated Sections: Section I. Food Laws, Section II. Labeling Requirements, VI. Other Regulations and Requirements, and Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts. | Click here |
| 17 | 31 DEC 2014 | El Salvador | El Salvador : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | Sections Updated: Section I. List of all Export Certificates Required by Government and Section II. Purpose of Specific Export Certificate (s). | Click here |
| 18 | 20 DEC 2012 | El Salvador | El Salvador Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | Sections Updated: Section I. List of all Export Certificates Required by Government, Section II. Purpose of Specific Export Certificate (s), Section V. Other Certification/Accreditation Requirements and Appendix I. Electronic Copy or Outline of Each Export Certificate. | Click here |
| 19 | 04 DEC 2012 | El Salvador | El Salvador Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Review of El Salvador’s Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards (2012-2013). Updated Sections: Section II. Labeling Requirements, VI. Other Regulations and Requirements and Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts. | Click here |
| 20 | 28 OCT 2011 | El Salvador | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | El Salvador does not have a specific food law that applies to imported foodstuffs. Instead, the Salvadoran Health Code is the most widely used instrument to enforce local food safety. The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MPHSA) is in charge of all registrations and authorizations to import, manufacture, and sell foodstuffs and beverages, as well as any raw materials used in the production process. | Click here |
| 21 | 28 OCT 2010 | El Salvador | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | Sections Updated: Section I. List of all Export Certificates Required by Government and Section II. Purpose of Specific Export Certificate (s). | Click here |