Colombia · Pet Food

Pet Food Traceability in Colombia

A practical guide to Pet Food Traceability for pet food sold in Colombia: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Batch records must allow a recall to be traced through distribution; Online sellers shipping pet food into Colombia

Authority

Colombia national regulator

Legal basis

National pet food requirements in Colombia

Local representative

A local importer or agent is required

Timeline

Before sale; registration can take weeks

Cost

Registration and testing fees vary by market

If you do not comply

Import refusal, recall, and fines

Who needs this

Batch records must allow a recall to be traced through distribution
Online sellers shipping pet food into Colombia

Documents you need

Batch traceability records
Ingredient and additive review
Manufacturing facility registration
Labelling and claims review

Compliance checklist

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Batch traceability records
Ingredient and additive review
Manufacturing facility registration
Labelling and claims review

How to comply

Link batches to distribution records
Check ingredient and additive eligibility
Register the facility or product
Prepare local-language labels

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Pet Food Traceability — Colombia
Product category: Pet Food
Authority: Colombia national regulator
Legal basis: National pet food requirements in Colombia

Documents we already have:
  1. Batch traceability records
  2. Ingredient and additive review
  3. Manufacturing facility registration
  4. Labelling and claims review

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Pet Food Traceability in Colombia?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale; registration can take weeks.

Registration and testing fees vary by market.

Common rejection reasons

Batch cannot be traced to retailers
Ingredient not approved
Label claims unsupported
Facility not registered

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.