The requirements for being a meat importer will depend on the country in which the company that wishes to act as an importer is located.
For example, in the case of Spain and/or the EU, it is necessary for the importer to be registered in the General Health Register of Food and Feed Businesses, and to carry out imports it is necessary for the establishment of origin, located in a third country outside of the European Union, to appear on the list of authorised establishments.
How are the imports carried out?
The import process may be quite complex depending on the country of origin or type of goods to be imported, and may entail significant risks. Below we detail some of the main points of the process to take into account when undertaking this type of operation:
The selection of a trusted supplier, which is duly certified and authorised.
Negotiation prior to import, to obtain fair prices.
The selection of Incoterms which guarantee transparency for both the buyer and the seller regarding responsibilities and costs associated with imports.
Verifying, before undertaking the import operation, the specific documentation and certifications that competent authorities may require.
The selection of the logistics operator: its size, specialisation, the countries where it is present, the price and the services it offers.
How does the relationship between Malvasía and the distributor work?
For Malvasía, its distributors and importers are an essential part of its commercial activity; therefore, working as a team in the field, as well as trying to offer coherent and flexible product and price policies, are some of its main commitments.
What products are available for distribution?
Malvasía offers its distributors and importers the whole range of products that it manufactures at its installations in Abejar (Soria, Spain).
All products that Malvasía produces can be found in the catalogue.
To which countries are exports not made?
There are some countries to which Spanish poultry producers currently cannot export their products; among them foie gras and products derived from duck. This is mainly due to there not being specific health certifications for import for certain countries and/or products.
It must be noted that there are currently negotiation processes open between Spain and several countries to obtain authorisation for the export of foie gras and duck products.
For more information, visit the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.