Sanitary license for factories and warehouses of processed foods in Guatemala

By zone_admin | 20 de May de 2022 | Blog

The health license is the authorization issued by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance of Guatemala, through which it is accredited that a certain business, activity or industry meets the basic health requirements for its operation. The authorization of processed food factories and warehouses has its own regulation, established in the Central American Technical Regulation RTCA 67.01.30:06, Annex 1 of Resolution No. 176-2006 (COMIECO-XXXVIII). In the case of Guatemala, said regulation establishes that the person interested in obtaining a sanitary license for factories or warehouses of processed foods must meet the following requirements:
  1. Have administrative authorization for the location and construction of the factory or warehouse.
  2. Have a current environmental impact study.
  3. Have a valid environmental license.
  4. Be formally constituted as a commercial establishment (applies to individual and legal entity).
  5. Details of the products to be made in the factory or to be stored in the warehouse.
  6. Prove that good manufacturing practices are followed at the site.
In case of not having said valid sanitary license, the factory or warehouse can be sanctioned with a fine and can even be temporarily or permanently suspended, depending on the seriousness of the case. Therefore, we emphasize the importance of verifying compliance with applicable health and environmental obligations. For more information write to us at [email protected]