Guidelines for Excluding Net Content Presentation in Imported Foods

Regulatory Requirements for Exclusion of Net Content Presentation for Imported Food and Beverages

The Food and Beverage Safety Department’s Division of Health Registration has established guidelines for submitting documentation to request the exclusion of net content presentation on imported food products. Below is a detailed overview of the requirements and procedures:

Documentation Format

• Submission Method: All documents must be submitted both physically and digitally.
  • Physical Submission: Documents should be delivered in an envelope or folder to the Single Ticket Office at the SACS central office.
  • Digital Submission: Digital documents must be scanned in PDF format and provided on a CD.
• Translation Requirements:
  • Any documents in a language other than Spanish must be translated by a certified public interpreter.
  • Translated documents must be apostilled to be valid.

Specific Documentation Required

• Solicitud Form:
  • Complete the form generated by the SIACSV2 system after entering the required data.
  • Attach the completed form to both the physical and digital submissions.
• Sanitary Registration:
  • Provide a PDF image of the sanitary registration or the latest renewal for the imported product.
• Product Label:
  • Submit a PDF image of the product label for each net content exclusion request.
• Notarized Authorization:
  • Include a PDF image of the notarized authorization allowing the request for exclusion from the Food and Beverage Safety Directorate.
• Holder’s Letter:
  • Attach a PDF image of a letter from the product holder authorizing the exclusion of net content.
• Payment Receipt:
  • Include a PDF image of the payment receipt for the processing fee.
  • Ensure the payment amount and details are verified on the SACS website before submission.

Verification and Authorization

• All submitted forms and documents will be reviewed and authorized by designated personnel at the Single Ticket Office of the SACS.
• The verification process ensures that the documentation meets all regulatory requirements for the exclusion of net content presentation on imported food and beverage products.

This procedure is critical for compliance with local regulations and ensures that imported food products are properly documented and approved for market entry.

Source: http://www.sacs.gob.ve/site/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/90-Exclusion-Present-Cont-Neto-Alimentos-Importados-1.pdf##~http://www.sacs.gob.ve/site/recaudos-de-alimentos/

Region: Venezuela