Why is it important to have an INVIMA sanitary registration?

What is an INVIMA Sanitary Registry and why is it important?

We all know the importance of taking care of ourselves: eating healthy, drinking water, exercising, and, if we get sick, taking medication to recover.

You may be wondering: "What does this have to do with the sanitary registry or INVIMA?".

The answer is simple: without a regulatory body that reviews the manufacturing, preservation, handling, and distribution processes of human consumption products and guarantees their safety, we would suffer from many diseases.

If you are a merchant and want to sell consumer products in Colombia, or if you simply want the best, we recommend you keep reading. We will explain what the INVIMA sanitary registry is and why it is important.

What is a sanitary registry?

In short, a sanitary registry is a certificate issued by the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (INVIMA) to natural or legal persons to manufacture, package, and market products for human use and consumption.

These products include: food, medicines, makeup, vitamin supplements, alcoholic beverages, medical equipment, and any other product that affects people's health.

Depending on the nature of the product, INVIMA grants different permits:

1. For food: they are issued according to the risk to health:

   • Sanitary registry: when the product has a high probability of contamination due to external factors.
   • Sanitary permit: when the product has a medium probability of contamination (generally processed products).
   • Sanitary notification: if the product has a very low probability of contamination (contamination would occur due to mishandling).

2. For medicines and derivatives, vitamin supplements, medical devices, and diagnostic reagents: sanitary registries are granted. You can learn more about the Sanitary Registry of Medical Devices in Colombia.

3. For products such as cosmetics, personal hygiene and cleaning products: a sanitary notification is granted.

Why is it important to have a sanitary registry?

1. It is mandatory to sell these types of products in Colombia.

2. Sanitary standards must be met. The permit can be withdrawn due to malpractice, with possible fines and business closure.

3. It offers credibility to the consumer, showing the backing of an entity that ensures safety and health.

4. It positions you as a benchmark in your sector, demonstrating the safety of your manufacturing process and high standards.

5. It improves your positioning, generating recommendations and making you a benchmark.

In conclusion…

For both merchants and consumers, it is important to know the importance of these registries.

If you are a merchant and handle any of the products mentioned and wish to obtain your INVIMA Sanitary Registry, Servicio Legal can help you. Our lawyers will advise you and legally represent you to process the sanitary registry. Contact us through our website here for more information on this and other services.