In international trade, every procedure matters. For sectors such as food, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals, compliance with regulations is not only a legal obligation but also a guarantee of safety and trust for both consumers and companies.

In this context, health registration becomes an essential requirement for importing into the European Union.

What is health registration?

Health registration is the authorization granted by the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) or the regional authorities that allows a company to manufacture, import, distribute, or market certain products in Spain. It is a fundamental step to ensure that companies holding a health registration comply with the hygiene, safety, and traceability standards established by both European and national regulations.

What does having a health registration imply?

Holding this registration is an indispensable requirement to operate in the Spanish market. It provides:

• Legal access to the Spanish market. Without health registration, products such as food, beverages, or dietary supplements cannot be marketed.
• Regulatory compliance. It ensures that the company follows the safety and hygiene protocols required by the European Union.
• Customs efficiency. Having health registration avoids detentions, reducing costs and delays in the logistics chain.

Which companies must be registered?

Registration in the General Health Registry of Food Companies and Foods (RGSEAA) is mandatory for all companies that:

• Manufacture, process, package, store, distribute, or import products for human consumption, as well as food products or goods that come into contact with food.

For importers, having a health registration in Spain is the credential that guarantees that their products, once validated by the relevant health authorities, can safely enter the European market.

How does the registration process work?

The procedure can be complex without specialized guidance. The main steps are:

1. Submission of a formal application to AESAN or the competent authority.
2. Delivery of documentation on the company’s activity, facilities, and products.
3. Evaluation and verification by the administration to confirm legal compliance.
4. Registration in the RGSEAA, with the assignment of a unique number that must appear on the company’s labeling and documentation.

Your partner in customs management and health registration

At Logisber, we guide companies throughout the registration process to obtain final approval from the competent authorities.

In an environment where time and reliability make the difference, having a specialized partner is the key.

Contact Logisber, and we will support you through the entire process of obtaining your health registration and securing your imports into Spain.