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EU Food & Beverage Importing Compliance Services

Importing of Food & Beverage Products into the EU with Expert Regulatory Support

Importing food and beverage products into the European Union (EU) requires compliance with EU food safety regulations, labeling laws, and customs requirements to ensure market approval and prevent shipment delays

  • Meets EU food safety regulations under EFSA and EU Food Law
  • Ensures compliance with labeling, allergens, and nutritional declarations
  • Facilitates customs clearance, import duties, and border checks
  • Prevents delays, detentions, and regulatory non-compliance risks

Our EU Food & Beverage Importing Compliance Services provide comprehensive solutions for international food and beverage businesses, ensuring seamless access to the EU market

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Why EU Food & Beverage Import Compliance is Essential

The EU regulates the import of food and beverages to ensure consumer safety and fair trade. Non-compliance with EU regulations can result in:

  • Border delays and customs holds due to incomplete documentation
  • Failure to meet EFSA food safety standards, leading to import rejections
  • Labeling non-compliance leading to regulatory enforcement actions
  • Loss of market access, financial penalties, and reputational damage

Our EU Food & Beverage Importing Services ensure that your products meet all regulatory requirements, avoiding costly disruptions and enabling successful market entry

Our Core EU Food & Beverage Importing Services

Key Features of Our EU Food & Beverage Importing Services

EU Food & Beverage Regulatory Compliance Review

We conduct comprehensive compliance assessments to ensure that food and beverage products meet EU import and safety standards

  • Verification of compliance with EU General Food Law
  • Review of ingredient safety, food additives, and contaminant limits
  • Assessment of microbiological and chemical safety requirements

EU Food Labeling & Allergen Compliance

All imported food and beverage products must have fully compliant labeling under EU food laws and meet food labeling requirements under EU FIC regulations

  • Verification of allergen declarations under EU allergen labeling laws
  • Nutritional labeling compliance with EU front-of-pack regulations
  • Ingredient list verification and country-of-origin labeling checks

EU Customs Clearance & Import Documentation Management

All US imported medical devices and cosmetics must meet FDA labeling, safety, and regulatory documentation requirements

  • Ingredient safety reviews for cosmetic products
  • Labeling compliance checks to meet FDA requirements
  • Supply chain traceability documentation management

EU Market Access & Retail Compliance

We help food and beverage brands ensure their products meet EU retailer and distributor requirements for smooth market entry

  • Compliance audits for supermarket and retail supply chains
  • Guidance on advertising, nutrition, and health claim regulations
  • Product reformulation recommendations to meet EU standards

Importing Organic & High-Risk Foods into the EU

Certain organic products and high-risk foods require additional documentation and safety verification before import approval

  • Health certification for meat, dairy, and seafood imports
  • Monitoring of EU high-risk food list and required documentation
  • Pre-import approval for restricted or regulated food products

EU Food Safety Inspection & Compliance Audits

Imported food and beverage products may be subject to random inspections and compliance checks at EU borders. We provide full audit support

  • Pre-import compliance assessments to prevent import delays
  • Mock EU food safety audits to identify compliance gaps
  • Support for EU Border Control Post (BCP) inspections

Why Choose Our EU Food & Beverage Importing Services?

EU Regulatory
Expertise

Specialists in EFSA and EU Food Law compliance

Customs & Import Support

Handling customs documentation, duties, and border clearance

Labeling & Ingredient Review

Ensuring compliance with EU labeling laws and allergen declarations

EU Compliance & Risk Mitigation

Prevent import rejections, delays & compliance violations

COMPLY WITH EU FOOD REGULATIONS

Master EU Import Compliance with Confidence

Ensure full compliance with European Union food safety laws, EFSA standards, and EU-wide customs and labeling regulations—including ingredient approvals, nutrition labeling, additive restrictions, and Importer of Record (IoR) responsibilities.

We help you navigate the complex landscape of EU food and supplement regulations, ensuring your products meet all legal, safety, and documentation standards before entering any of the 27 EU member states. Whether you're an exporter, global food brand, or eCommerce seller, our EU compliance services prepare your products for customs, retailers, and consumers.

We support:

  • EU Importer of Record (IoR) Services
  • EU Food & Supplement Labeling Compliance (Regulation 1169/2011)
  • Multilingual Label Formatting for Cross-Border Sales
  • EFSA Ingredient & Additive Assessment
  • CHED/Health Certificate Preparation for High-Risk Foods
  • EU Customs Documentation & CN Code Classification
  • Ongoing Label Monitoring & Regulatory Change Updates
  • Market Entry Support for Amazon EU, Retailers & Distributors
Global Import Agent have successfully worked with me to land product in the U.S and remain compliant for FDA regulations. I'm really happy with their response times, and easy to use tech platform that facilitates the process.
Jane Mckay
Jane MckayAstute Beverages
I had hit a brick wall trying to get my FDA number for export of my rum to the USA. Ryan and James knew all the right contacts to sort this out for me. I could not have done it without Global Import Agent. They even sorted out my prior notification paperwork for me. I can highly recommend them.
James Singlehurst
James SinglehurstRevival Rum
Ryan, Chris and their team were exceptional in getting our food supplement product FSVP compliant. Pretty good experience with Global Import Agent overall.
Kelvin Yeo
Kelvin YeoAdvagen
Great level of service in the 3 months we have been working with Global Import Agent to date. From the first call with Fabrizzio to the comms with Ryan, James & Carlos, all has been good and the progress we are making is fantastic!
Jeff Webster
Jeff WebsterHunter & Gather
I recently had the pleasure of working with Ryan and his team for a label review of a dietary supplement, which was intended for commercialization in the United States. My experience was overwhelmingly positive, as they provided exceptional and professional support throughout the process.
Renato Di Lorenzi
Renato Di LorenziLoli Pharma
We use Global Import Agent as our FSVP agent for importing dietary supplements into the US from the EU. They've provided us with professional high-quality service thus far. Recommend!
Keiu Kadarik
Keiu KadarikEcosh Life
We were a start up working on our first import, and Global Import Agent was superb in taking care of our documentation and import process. Highly recommend.
Hee Joong Kim
Hee Joong KimMuom Life
Ryan is very helpful from the beginning to end. He responds super fast and he is on point to the issue / objectives.
Wonsik Woo
Wonsik WooLifeLab
James, Ryan and Carlos have been really helpful all along our FSVP. Great service.
Anahi Cabrera Herrera
Anahi Cabrera HerreraScience In Sport
Flexible and helpful FSVP agent. After comparing a couple of agents, this one is the one we picked. No regrets!
Andreas Edström
Andreas EdströmSwedish Signature AB
they are fast, efficient, and always open to help. They have been a great support for me and my company
Alba Rodríguez
Alba RodríguezGricha
Great to deal with, cost efficient and professional, highly recommended
Stephen Goument
Stephen GoumentGolden Turmeric
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Q. What are the EU import requirements for food and beverages?

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) regulates food imports, requiring compliance with food safety, labeling, allergen, and customs regulations. Importers must ensure products meet hygiene, composition, and traceability requirements

Q. Who needs to comply with EU food import regulations?

Any foreign food manufacturer, distributor, or exporter looking to sell products in the EU retail or foodservice market must comply with EU food laws, labeling regulations, and customs requirements

Q. What labeling requirements apply to food & beverage imports into the EU?

  • EU-imported food and beverages must have:

    • Ingredient lists and allergen declarations following EU regulations
    • Nutritional labeling and front-of-pack guidance compliance
    • Country of origin labeling (COOL) where required
    • Proper storage, usage, and expiry date information

Q. What happens if a food or beverage product is not compliant with EU regulations?

  • EU Border Control Post (BCP) may reject or detain shipments
  • Regulatory agencies may issue fines or require product re-labeling
  • Non-compliant products may face costly recalls or removal from shelves
  • Reformulation or additional documentation may be required
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Q. How do I import organic food into the EU?

To import organic food into the EU, you must:

  • Obtain EU organic certification approved under Regulation (EU) 2018/848
  • Ensure compliance with organic production and labeling standards
  • Verify approved organic supply chains and import documentation
  • Meet additional customs and SPS checks for organic imports

Q. How can I ensure EU compliance before importing food products?

You can ensure compliance by:

  • Conducting a full regulatory compliance review
  • Obtaining the necessary import permits and certifications
  • Ensuring accurate food labeling and allergen declarations
  • Working with an EU food compliance expert to prevent delays

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