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Proyecto Normativa técnica sanitaria sustitutiva para alimentos procesados, plantas procesadoras, establecimientos de distribución, comercialización y transporte de alimentos procesados y de alimentación colectiva (Draft Substitute Ecuadorian Sanitary Technical Regulation on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments) (97 pages, in Spanish)
Ecuador issued an addendum on 6 January 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/ECU/490. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 9 September 2020. The comment period closed on 10 February 2025.
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The notified Sanitary Technical Regulation applies to all national or foreign natural or legal persons involved or engaged in the manufacturing, production, processing, preparation, packaging, packing, assembly, transportation, storage and marketing in Ecuador of processed foods for human consumptio
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/ECU/490/Add.6, 6 January 2026)
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Reforma Parcial a la Normativa técnica sanitaria para la obtención del certificado de la notificación sanitaria e inscripción de plantas procesadoras certificadas en buenas prácticas de manufactura de alimentos para regímenes especiales, establecimientos de distribución, comercialización y transporte (Partial amendment to the Sanitary Technical Regulation on the issuance of certificates of sanitary notification and registration for processing plants certified in good manufacturing practices for
The Republic of Ecuador hereby advises that the National Agency for Health Surveillance, Regulation and Control (ARCSA - Doctor Leopoldo Izquieta Pérez), is in the process of issuing the draft partial amendment to the Sanitary Technical Regulation on the issuance of certificates of sanitary notification and registration for processing plants certified in good manufacturing practices for foods for special dietary uses, and establishments engaged in distribution, marketing and transportation activities.Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification: Agency:Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca, MPCEIP (Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries)Subsecretaría de la Calidad (Under-Secretariat for Quality)Primary enquiry point:Cristian Eduardo Yépez JaramilloPlataforma Gubernamental de Gestión FinancieraAv. Amazonas entre Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso PereiraPiso 8Bloque amarilloQuito EC170522Tel.: (+593 2) 3948760, Ext. 2254/2252Email: puntocontacto-otcecu@produccion.gob.ec; puntocontactoecu@gmail.com; cyepez@produccion.gob.ecWebsite:
The aim of the notified Sanitary Technical Regulation is to establish the good manufacturing practices (GMP) requirements for food processing plants, as well as the requirements for the manufacturing, production, processing, preparation, packaging, packing, assembly, transportation, storage and marketing of processed foods for human consumption. It also lays down the requirements for: obtaining sanitary certificates for domestic and foreign processed foods, the registration of GMP certificates, the approval of GMP certificates, the authorization of foods processed on GMP-certified lines, obtaining free sale certificates, obtaining sanitary export certificates, obtaining operating permits, hygiene conditions in mass catering establishments and the donation of processed foods, with the aim of protecting public health and ensuring a safe food supply. The notified Sanitary Technical Regulation applies to all national or foreign natural or legal persons involved or engaged in the manufacturing, production, processing, preparation, packaging, packing, assembly, transportation, storage and marketing in Ecuador of processed foods for human consumption, as well as to mass catering establishments.
Every notice about this measure published here, newest first. Each one is the notifying member's own text.
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/490/Add.6
Reforma Parcial a la Normativa técnica sanitaria para la obtención del certificado de la notificación sanitaria e inscripción de plantas procesadoras certificadas en buenas prácticas de manufactura de alimentos para regímenes especiales, establecimientos de distribución, comercialización y transporte (Partial amendment to the Sanitary Technical Regulation on the issuance of certificates of sanitary notification and registration for processing plants certified in good manufacturing practices for
The Republic of Ecuador hereby advises that the National Agency for Health Surveillance, Regulation and Control (ARCSA - Doctor Leopoldo Izquieta Pérez), is in the process of issuing the draft partial amendment to the Sanitary Technical Regulation on the issuance of certificates of sanitary notification and registration for processing plants certified in good manufacturing practices for foods for special dietary uses, and establishments engaged in distribution, marketing and transportation activities.Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification: Agency:Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca, MPCEIP (Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries)Subsecretaría de la Calidad (Under-Secretariat for Quality)Primary enquiry point:Cristian Eduardo Yépez JaramilloPlataforma Gubernamental de Gestión FinancieraAv. Amazonas entre Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso PereiraPiso 8Bloque amarilloQuito EC170522Tel.: (+593 2) 3948760, Ext. 2254/2252Email: puntocontacto-otcecu@produccion.gob.ec; puntocontactoecu@gmail.com; cyepez@produccion.gob.ecWebsite:
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/490/Add.5
Comment deadline: Closed on 10 February 2025
Draft partial amendment to the Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulations on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments
Draft partial amendment to Resolution No. ARCSA-DE-2022-016-AKRG on the Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulations on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for 1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final measure/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be obtained. G/TBT/N/ECU/490/Add.5 - 2 - the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments. In accordance with the provisions of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade and Andean Community Decision No. 827, Ecuador hereby advises that comments on the draft partial amendment to the Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulations on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments, must be received by 10 February 2025. Text available from: Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca (Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries), Subsecretaría de Calidad (Under-Secretariat for Quality), Organismo Nacional de Notificación (National Notification Authority) TBT enquiry point: Eduardo Yépez Plataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera - Piso 8 Bloque amarillo Av. Amazonas entre Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso Pereira Quito, Ecuador Tel.: (+593) 2 3948760, Ext. 2252/2254 Email: Puntocontacto-OTCECU@produccion.gob.ec…
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/490/Add.4
Reforma Parcial de la Normativa técnica sanitaria sustitutiva para alimentos procesados, plantas procesadoras, establecimientos de distribución, comercialización y transporte de alimentos procesados y de alimentación colectiva (Partial amendment to the Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulations on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments)
Partial amendment to the Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulations on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments. The Republic of Ecuador hereby notifies and publishes Addendum 4 to the Partial amendment to the Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulations on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments. The Regulations have been issued pursuant to Resolution No. ARCSA-DE-2023-003-AKRG of 23 January 2023 of the National Agency for Sanitary Regulation, Control and Surveillance (ARCSA, Doctor Leopoldo Izquieta Pérez). This partial amendment shall modify Resolution No. ARCSA-DE-2022-016-AKRG once it enters into force. Text available from: Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca (Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries), Subsecretaría de Calidad (Under-Secretariat for Quality), Organismo Nacional de Notificación (National Notification Authority): TBT enquiry point: Jeannette Mariño Plataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera - Piso 8 Bloque amarillo Av. Amazonas entre Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso Pereira Quito, Ecuador Tel.: (+593-2) 3948760, Ext. 2252/2254 Email: Puntocontacto-OTCECU@produccion.gob.ec PuntocontactoOTCECU@gmail.com jmarino@produccion.gob.ec cyepez@produccion.gob.ec __________
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/490/Add.3
Normativa técnica sanitaria sustitutiva para alimentos procesados, plantas procesadoras, establecimientos de distribución, comercialización y transporte de alimentos procesados y de alimentación colectiva (Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulations on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments)
Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulations on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments The Republic of Ecuador hereby notifies and publishes Addendum 1 to the Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulations on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments. The Regulations have been issued pursuant to Resolution No. ARCSA-DE-2022-016-AKRG of 29 December 2022 of the National Agency for Sanitary Regulation, Control and Surveillance (ARCSA, Doctor Leopoldo Izquieta Pérez). The Regulations shall enter into force six months after their signature, without prejudice to their publication in the Official Journal. Text available from: Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca (Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries), Subsecretaría de Calidad (Under-Secretariat for Quality), Organismo Nacional de Notificación (National Notification Authority): TBT enquiry point: Jeannette Mariño Plataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera - Piso 8 Bloque amarillo Av. Amazonas entre Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso Pereira Quito, Ecuador Tel.: (+593-2) 3948760, Ext. 2252/2254 Email: Puntocontacto-OTCECU@produccion.gob.ec PuntocontactoOTCECU@gmail.com jmarino@produccion.gob.ec cyepez@produccion.gob.ec __________
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/490/Add.2
Proyecto Normativa técnica sanitaria sustitutiva para alimentos procesados, plantas procesadoras, establecimientos de distribución, comercialización y transporte de alimentos procesados y de alimentación colectiva (Draft Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulation on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments)
Draft Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulation on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments In accordance with the provisions of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade and Andean Community Decision No. 827, Ecuador hereby provides notification of the comment period on draft Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulation on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments. Text available from: Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca (Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries), Subsecretaría de Calidad (Under-Secretariat for Quality), Organismo Nacional de Notificación (National Notification Authority) TBT enquiry point: Jeannette Mariño Plataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera - Piso 8, Bloque amarillo, Av. Amazonas entre Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso Pereira Quito, Ecuador Tel.: (+593-2) 3948760, Ext. 2252/2254 Email: Puntocontacto-OTCECU@produccion.gob.ec PuntocontactoOTCECU@gmail.com jmarino@produccion.gob.ec cyepez@produccion.gob.ec jsanchezc@produccion.gob.ec __________
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/490/Add.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 8 December 2020
Draft Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulation on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments
Extension of the comment period on draft Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulation on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments. In accordance with the provisions of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade and Andean Community Decision No. 827, Ecuador hereby advises that the comment period on draft Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulation on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments, notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/490 of 9 September 2020, has been extended. Comments must be received on or before 8 December 2020. Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca (Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries) Subsecretaría de Calidad (Under-Secretariat for Quality) TBT enquiry point: Jeannette Mariño Plataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera - Piso 8 Bloque amarillo Av. Amazonas entre Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso Pereira Quito, Ecuador Tel.: (+593-2) 3948760, Ext. 2252/2254 Email: Puntocontacto-OTCECU@produccion.gob.ec; PuntocontactoOTCECU@gmail.com; jmarino@produccion.gob.ec; cyepez@produccion.gob.ec; jsanchezc@produccion.gob.ec __________
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/490
Comment deadline: Closed on 8 November 2020
Proyecto Normativa técnica sanitaria sustitutiva para alimentos procesados, plantas procesadoras, establecimientos de distribución, comercialización y transporte de alimentos procesados y de alimentación colectiva (Draft Substitute Ecuadorian Sanitary Technical Regulation on processed foods, processing plants, establishments for the distribution, marketing and transportation of processed foods, and mass catering establishments) (97 pages, in Spanish)
The aim of the notified Sanitary Technical Regulation is to establish the good manufacturing practices (GMP) requirements for food processing plants, as well as the requirements for the manufacturing, production, processing, preparation, packaging, packing, assembly, transportation, storage and marketing of processed foods for human consumption. It also lays down the requirements for: obtaining sanitary certificates for domestic and foreign processed foods, the registration of GMP certificates, the approval of GMP certificates, the authorization of foods processed on GMP-certified lines, obtaining free sale certificates, obtaining sanitary export certificates, obtaining operating permits, hygiene conditions in mass catering establishments and the donation of processed foods, with the aim of protecting public health and ensuring a safe food supply. The notified Sanitary Technical Regulation applies to all national or foreign natural or legal persons involved or engaged in the manufacturing, production, processing, preparation, packaging, packing, assembly, transportation, storage and marketing in Ecuador of processed foods for human consumption, as well as to mass catering establishments.
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WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Ecuador notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 25 December 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/402Comments until 25 December 2026
WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Ecuador notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 13 November 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/401Comments until 13 November 2026
WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Ecuador notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 13 November 2026.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/400Comments until 13 November 2026
WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Ecuador notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 13 November 2026.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/399Comments until 13 November 2026
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