Producers wishing to sell their products to this Asian country must meet eight requirements aimed towards protecting the health of the Japanese citizens and preventing the entry of pests into the country.
Japan, like many other countries, has written procedures for the entry of foreign food products into its territory. These consist of three steps: import notification, inspection and obtaining the notification certificate.
Food producers wishing to export to this Asian powerhouse must be acquainted with the entry requirements for their products into this country. The most important are those regarding production processes, chemical residues and contaminants, and traceability.
In order to access the European market, SME plant and plant product producers in Latin America and the Caribbean must be acquainted with the four major stages described in EU regulations: country authorization, establishment authorization, plant health certification and control.
The European Union is an important market for SMEs operating in animal breeding or in the production of animal products. The advantage is that regulations, in general, are common to the 28 countries of the trade bloc.
The global pet food market presents an attractive opportunity for Latin American and Caribbean producers. Experts estimate that the sector will continue to grow rapidly, especially in emerging markets.
To address foodborne disease, governments and international organizations have created HACCP, a system based on seven principles to ensure food safety.
Registered establishments meeting certain requirements can enter their products in this country under a fast-track system.
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