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 | 26 NOV 2024 | Spain | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report focuses on specific Spanish certification requirements that differ from or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification. Compared to 2023, this report contains new country-specific certificates as well as updated links to relevant information sources and contacts. | Click here |
| 2 | 26 NOV 2024 | Spain | FAIRS Country Report Annual | This report is an update of GAIN report SP2023-0036. It outlines the legislation applicable to the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly focusing on those rules that differ from EU legislation. | Click here |
| 3 | 11 OCT 2024 | Spain | Official Border Controls Reorganization Enters into Force | Effective October 1, 2024, authority for Spanish import controls of agricultural products for human consumption has been transferred from the Ministry of Health to the authority of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA). | Click here |
| 4 | 03 JAN 2024 | Spain | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | This report is an update of GAIN report SP2022-0028. It outlines the legislation applicable to the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly focusing on those rules that differ from EU legislation. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report. | Click here |
| 5 | 03 JAN 2024 | Spain | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report focuses on specific Spanish certification requirements that differ from or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification. Compared to 2022, this report contains new country-specific certificates as well as updated links to relevant information sources and contacts | Click here |
| 6 | 23 JAN 2023 | Spain | Spanish Tax on Non-Reusable Plastic Packaging Enters into Force | Exporter Guide, Food Processing Ingredients, Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional, Retail Foods, Competitor, Export Promotion Programs, Honey, Market Development Reports, Market Promotion/Competition, Product Brief, Promotion Opportunities, Sales Mission Evaluation, Snack Foods, Trade Show Announcement, Trade Show Closing, Trade Show Evaluation, FAIRS Subject Report | Click here |
| 7 | 15 DEC 2022 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report focuses on specific Spanish certification requirements that differ from or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification. Compared to 2021, this report contains new country-specific certificates as well as updated links to relevant information sources and contacts. | Click here |
| 8 | 13 DEC 2022 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report is an update of GAIN report SP2021-0032. It outlines the legislation applicable to the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly focusing on those rules that differ from EU legislation | Click here |
| 9 | 01 DEC 2021 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report is an update of GAIN report SP2020-0045. It outlines the legislation applicable to the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly focusing on those rules that differ from EU legislation. | Click here |
| 10 | 28 OCT 2021 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report focuses on specific Spanish certification requirements that differ or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification. Compared to 2020, this report contains new country specific certificates as well as updated links to relevant information sources and contacts. | Click here |
| 11 | 28 OCT 2021 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report covers food and agricultural import regulations and standards in the United Arab Emirates. U.S. agricultural suppliers are advised to consult with local importers prior to shipping to verify application of this tax on their products. | Click here |
| 12 | 07 JAN 2021 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report focuses on specific Spanish certification requirements that differ or are in addition to EUharmonized certification. | Click here |
| 13 | 04 JAN 2021 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report is an update of GAIN report SP2019-0049. It outlines the legislation applicable to the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly focusing on those rules that differ from EU legislation. | Click here |
| 14 | 12 FEB 2020 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report is an update of SP1811 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain. | Click here |
| 15 | 26 JUL 2019 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report focuses on Spanish specific certification requirements when these differ or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification. | Click here |
| 16 | 10 JUL 2018 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and follows EU directives and regulations. This report is an update of SP1725 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report. Updated information is also available on the USEU/FAS website www.usda-eu.org. | Click here |
| 17 | 09 JUL 2018 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | This report focuses on Spanish specific certification requirements when they differ or are additional to EU-harmonized certification. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 FAIRS Export Certificate report prepared by the FAS Office in the U.S. Mission to the European Commission (USEU). | Click here |
| 18 | 31 MAY 2018 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and follows EU directives and regulations. This report is an update of SP1725 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report. Updated information is also available on the USEU/FAS website www.usda-eu.org | Click here |
| 19 | 24 AUG 2017 | Spain | india:Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and follows EU directives and regulations. This report is an update of SP1631 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation | Click here |
| 20 | 24 JUL 2017 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and follows EU directives and regulations. This report is an update of SP1631 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report. | Click here |
| 21 | 07 DEC 2016 | Spain | Spain : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and it follows EU directives and regulations. This report is an update of SP1530 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report. | Click here |
| 22 | 19 MAY 2016 | Spain | Spain : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report only focuses on Spanish specific certification requirements when they differ or are additional to EU-harmonized certification. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 FAIRS Export Certificate report prepared by the FAS Office in the U.S. Mission to the European Commission (USEU). | Click here |
| 23 | 05 OCT 2015 | Spain | Spain : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and it follows EU directives and regulations. This report is an update of SP1431 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report. Updates of the information provided are also available in the USEU/FAS website www.usda-eu.org. | Click here |
| 24 | 19 MAY 2015 | Spain | Spain : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - CertificationFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report only focuses on Spanish specific certification requirements when they differ or are additional to EU-harmonized certification. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 FAIRS Export Certificate report prepared by the FAS Office in the U.S. Mission to the European Commission (USEU). | Click here |
| 25 | 21 AUG 2014 | Spain | Spain, Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and it follows EU directives and regul ations. This report is an update of SP1316 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation. | Click here |
| 26 | 30 JUN 2014 | Spain | Spain Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report only focuses on Spanish specific certification requirements when they differ or are additional to EU-harmonized certification. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 FAIRS Export Certificate report prepared by the FAS Office in the U.S. Mission to the European Commission (USEU). | Click here |
| 27 | 22 OCT 2013 | Spain | Spain Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report only focuses on Spanish specific certification requirements when they differ or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU FAIRS Export Certificate report prepared by the FAS Office in the U.S. Mission to the European Commission (USEU). | Click here |
| 28 | 31 OCT 2012 | Spain | Spain Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and it follows EU directives and regulations. This report is an update of SP1126 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation. | Click here |
| 29 | 16 DEC 2011 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is an update of SP1022 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation or regulation. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-27 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report, | Click here |
| 30 | 20 DEC 2010 | Spain | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is an update of SP9011 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation or regulation. | Click here |