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O comércio internacional trouxe muitas oportunidades para empresas brasileiras, mas também desafios relacionados à qualidade, segurança e regulamentação. O Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA) tem a responsabilidade de controlar a importação de produtos agropecuários no Brasil, assegurando que eles cumpram requisitos sanitários e fitossanitários, protegendo assim a saúde pública e o agronegócio do país.
This article will explain how the import certification process works at MAPA, covering everything from obtaining licenses to inspecting and releasing products.
MAPA regulates the import of agricultural products such as food, beverages, animal and plant products, and agricultural inputs. Its objective is to protect national agriculture against pests and diseases, ensure food safety and promote the quality of products entering the Brazilian market.
You will now learn about MAPA's role in international trade in a clear and objective way.
This certification process also ensures that the products comply with international quality standards, strengthening the competitiveness of Brazilian products abroad and ensuring that imported products are free from contamination.
Registration with MAPA and the SISCOMEX System
To import products regulated by MAPA, the importing company must be registered with SISCOMEX, sistema integrado que gerencia todas as operações de comércio exterior no Brasil. Além disso, o importador precisa obter uma Licença de Importação (LI) antes que o produto deixe o país de origem.
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The Importance of the Import License (LI)
The LI is a mandatory document for products that are under MAPA control, such as food, beverages, meat, dairy products and fertilizers. It ensures that the product complies with sanitary and phytosanitary requirements before entering Brazil.
Steps to Obtain LI:
1. Solicitação no SISCOMEX: O importador deve iniciar o pedido da LI através do SISCOMEX.
2. Submissão de Documentos: Inclui certificado de origem, certificado sanitário/fitossanitário e fatura comercial.
3. Análise pelo MAPA: O MAPA avalia a documentação e aprova ou nega a LI.
4. Aprovação da LI: Com a licença aprovada, a importação pode prosseguir.
Documents Required for Certification
The documents required by MAPA vary depending on the product, but the main ones include:
– Certificate of Origin: Guarantees that the product was produced in the exporting country.
– Certificado Sanitário/Fitossanitário: Emitido por autoridades do país de origem, atesta que o produto está livre de pragas e doenças.
– Commercial Invoice and Packing List: Documents that describe the cargo, value and sales conditions.
– Technical Reports: These are required for some products to ensure compliance with health and quality standards.
Supervision and Inspection
When the product arrives in Brazil, it undergoes rigorous inspection carried out by MAPA.
This process includes physical inspection of the merchandise and, if necessary, the collection of samples for laboratory analysis.
The cargo is only released for sale after passing these inspections.
Conclusion
MAPA import certification is an essential component to ensure that imported agricultural products are safe and of quality. Although the process involves a series of steps and rigorous requirements, it is necessary to protect public health, food safety and the integrity of national agricultural production.
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