The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is responsible, through its different Ministries, for issuing import permits, import licenses and conducting processed food product registrations. This report was prepared by FAS/Caracas for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products. While all possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have change since its preparation, or because clear and consistent information was not available. It is highly recommended that U.S. exporters verify the full set of import requirements or registration requisites with their foreign customers, who are normally best equipped to research such maters with local authorities, before any goods are shipped. FINAL IMPORT APPROVAL OF ANY PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE IMPORTING COUNTRY'S RULES AND REGULATIONS AS INTERPRETED BY BORDER OFFICIALS AT THE TIME OF PRODUCT ENTRY.
