Costa Rica: FAIRS Country Report

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This report outlines Costa Rica’s requirements for food and agricultural product imports. Costa Rican legislation dealing with food and agricultural imports has undergone some change over the last few years. As such, it is important for exporters to review updates and the introduction of new regulations on a regular basis. Exporters can visit the following Ministry of Foreign Trade website for updates to existing regulations or the implementation of new regulations: Resoluciones COMIECO. A comprehensive list of food regulations is available at the Ministry of Health’s processed food registration website at the following link: Food Product Regulations.
 

Costa Rica: FAIRS Country Report

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
Western Hemisphere, Costa Rica

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