Romania · Pet Food

Facility Registration in Romania

A practical guide to Facility Registration for pet food sold in Romania: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it
Manufacturing and storage facilities must be registered and open to inspection; Online sellers shipping pet food into Romania
Authority
National Authority for Consumer Protection
Legal basis
National pet food requirements in Romania
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

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Documents you need

Compliance checklist

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How to comply

  1. Register the facility and prepare for inspection
  2. Check ingredient and additive eligibility
  3. Register the facility or product
  4. Prepare local-language labels

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Facility Registration — Romania
Product category: Pet Food
Authority: National Authority for Consumer Protection
Legal basis: National pet food requirements in Romania

Documents we already have:
  1. Facility registration and inspection record
  2. Ingredient and additive review
  3. Manufacturing facility registration
  4. Labelling and claims review

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Facility Registration in Romania?
  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

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.

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FAQ

Who needs Facility Registration in Romania?

Manufacturing and storage facilities must be registered and open to inspection Online sellers shipping pet food into Romania.

What documents are required for Facility Registration?

Facility registration and inspection record; Ingredient and additive review; Manufacturing facility registration; and labelling and claims review.

What is the first step for Facility Registration?

Register the facility and prepare for inspection. Before sale; registration can take weeks.

How long does Facility Registration take?

Before sale; registration can take weeks.

How much does Facility Registration cost?

Registration and testing fees vary by market.

What happens if I sell without it?

Import refusal, recall, and fines.

Who regulates Facility Registration in Romania?

National Authority for Consumer Protection.

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