Brazil is a country that has taken impressive steps in the food and health food sector, but in Brazil you can face a number of challenges when it comes to food approval and import processes. For European companies wishing to export to Brazil, this can be a time-consuming and expensive process. Let's take a closer look at some of the most important challenges:
- Approval bodies (MAPA and Anvisa):
- MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply) is Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, responsible for regulating and approving agricultural products, including foodstuffs.
- Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) is Brazil's health surveillance agency, which handles the approval of foodstuffs and medicines.
- Both bodies have strict requirements and procedures for approval, which can lead to delays and bureaucracy.
- Time-consuming processes:
- The approval process can take a long time, especially when it comes to new products or changes to existing products.
- Companies must submit extensive documentation, including ingredient lists, product specifications, analysis results and more.
- Import duties and customs clearance:
- Import duties can represent a significant cost for companies wishing to import goods into Brazil. Companies that deliver this service usually charge a minimum monthly salary (approx. NOK 3.000)
- Correct declaration of goods is essential to avoid unnecessary taxes and cut import costs.
Sorze4 AS has a solution for European companies that want to export to Brazil. Claudia, one of our founders, is certified as a Food Chemist in Brazil, in addition to having a master's degree in obesity, eating disorders, is a trained radiographer and is UN certified in radiation protection. In most cases, she can quickly and efficiently approve foodstuffs for import into Brazil. This means that you normally do not have to wait for the Brazilian approval bodies and you can get your products to market faster.
We also offer a flexible export process to Sorze4 Brazil, where we take care of customs clearance and further distribution to the client's customer. With our expertise and focus on quality, we can help you navigate through the challenges associated with Brazilian imports. Not only for product approval, but also provide assistance with customs clearance itself.
Contact us to discuss how we can assist you in getting your products approved and exported to Brazil in an easier way.
