Certificates

Your product's passport

Each product has its own requirements to enter Europe and the USA. Here is a short guide to the most common certificates and requirements — Ernte guides each case individually.

The basics for any export

  • Siscomex registration (RADAR) — exporter registration with Brazil's Federal Revenue.
  • Commercial documents — commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
  • Phytosanitary certificate (MAPA) — required for most products of plant origin.
  • Residue limits (MRL) — compliance with EU pesticide residue limits.
  • European labelling — according to Regulation (EU) 1169/2011.
  • For the USA — FDA facility registration and Prior Notice (FSMA).

Requirements by product

Coffee

  • ICO certificate of origin (International Coffee Organization).
  • Phytosanitary certificate.
  • EUDR — the EU Deforestation Regulation: due diligence and geolocation of producing plots.
  • Door-openers (voluntary): Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, 4C; quality reports (SCA standard) for specialty lots.

Chili peppers

  • Phytosanitary certificate.
  • Salmonella and mycotoxin (aflatoxin) controls for processed products.
  • Compliance with EU pesticide residue limits.
  • Good practices and HACCP at the processing facility.

Spices & seasonings

  • Phytosanitary certificate.
  • Controls for mycotoxins, Salmonella and unauthorized dyes.
  • Documented sanitizing treatments (steam, for example).
  • HACCP and lot-level traceability.

Grains

  • Phytosanitary certificate.
  • EUDR for soy: due diligence and geolocation.
  • Non-GMO certification when the buyer requires it.
  • Mycotoxin control and storage quality.

Fruits

  • Phytosanitary certificate.
  • GlobalG.A.P. — a practical requirement of large European retail.
  • Compliance with MRLs and EU marketing standards (quality and sizing).
  • Documented cold chain for fresh fruit.

Ginger

  • Phytosanitary certificate.
  • GlobalG.A.P. for European retail.
  • Compliance with EU MRLs.
  • Organic certification (EU/USDA) when targeting the organic market.

Organics

  • EU Organic — certification under Regulation (EU) 2018/848 by a recognized certifier.
  • COI — Certificate of Inspection issued via TRACES for each shipment.
  • USDA Organic (NOP) for the American market.
  • Brazilian certification (SisOrg) for the domestic market and origin credibility.
Informational summary only: requirements vary by product, processing and destination country, and change over time. Ernte guides each partner case by case, together with the competent authorities and certifiers.

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