Chile – Certification Requirements

Last update: May 2, 2011

Acts and Regulations

Labelling:

Foodstuffs must contain the following in Spanish:

Specific name of the product, net weight or volume in metric units, date of manufacture or packing, designation "imported product", and the name and address of the importer, agent or representative.

Health Trade Specifications:

Imported fish products are subject to detailed regulations regarding standards of quality, and imports require prior authorization from:

Chilean National Health Service
Montyas 689
Santiago, Chile

Tolerances or Guidelines

• Arsenic: 1.00 ppm
• Copper: 10.00 ppm
• Lead: 2.00 ppm
• Selenium: 0.30 ppm
• Zinc: 100.00 ppm

Certification Requirements

Certificate of Inspection Content [CFIA/ACIA 5006 (97/08)].