The notified Salvadoran Technical Regulation establishes requirements for the safety, quality and labelling of pre-packaged roasted coffee beans and ground roasted coffee, as well as for establishment licences and health registration. It applies to all natural and legal persons engaged in the production and processing of roasted coffee beans and ground roasted coffee for human consumption, whether manufactured domestically or imported, and to be marketed domestically or exported.The notified Salvadoran Technical Regulation also applies to roasted coffee beans and ground roasted coffee to which flavourings have been added. It does not apply to coffee substitutes, coffee-based beverages, coffee-based hot or cold beverage mixes, and powdered drink mixes for hot or cold coffee-based beverages.