Requirements · Food and beverages · Colombia
Health permit requirements for food and beverages in Colombia
The legal and technical documents for a new health permit for food and beverages in Colombia, whether low, medium or high risk. Tick what you already have, see what is missing, and copy or print the list.
The essentials
Key findings
- 015 documentsfor the legal file, from the power of attorney in favor of SPI to any applicable contracts.See it
- 025 documentsfor the technical file, from the technical data sheet to shelf life.See it
- 033 levelsof health risk used to classify the product: high, medium or low.See it
- 04Recommendedto register the trademark, even though it is not mandatory.See it
- 05Labelsin the dossier: the label artwork is part of the technical information.See it
- 062 registrationsinstead of one: the product and the manufacturing facility.See it
- 07In your namethe product registration can stay, even if your company is foreign.See it
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Legal requirements
These documents show that the product is legally sold in its country of origin and who acts for you in Colombia. They must be legalized in the country of origin and officially translated.
Legal documents
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Technical information
The technical information describes what the product contains, how it is made, how it is labeled and how long it lasts.
Technical documents
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These are general requirements. As we advance in the process, we will share the detailed list for your product type and classification.
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Key considerations for regulatory compliance
Health risk levels
- High risk
- Medium risk
- Low risk
- Product classification: the product is classified according to its health risk level: high, medium or low.
- Manufacturing facility registration: the production facility must be registered.
- Legal documents: must be legalized in the country of origin and officially translated in the destination country.
- Registration holder: in Colombia, foreign companies may be the holders of product registrations.
- Manufacturer: must comply with applicable sanitary and regulatory requirements.
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How the process works with SPI
- 01 · DiagnoseFree initial assessmentWe review your product and tell you which filing applies, how long it takes and what it costs.
- 02 · RegisterDossier and filing before INVIMAWe build the dossier from your documents and file it before INVIMA.
- 03 · ProtectTrademark registration before the SICWe register your trademark before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.
- 04 · Operate & growLocal representation and distributorsWe represent you in Colombia and help you find distributors.
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