Indonesia: BPOM Issues New Requirements for Certificates of Analysis for Import Licences
On December last year, Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) issued Decree No. 627/2025, updating the requirements for the Certificates of Analysis (CoA) submitted as part of an application for an import licence (SKI). Under the SKI framework, a CoA is mandatory and must be issued either by the product manufacturer or by an accredited […]
Europe/US – New trade deal introduces 15% tariff on european imports
Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, introducing a 15% import tariff on EU goods entering the U.S. market. This follows a similar agreement made by the UK in May, which imposed a 10% tariff on its exports to the U.S. While reaching an agreement […]
Argentina: Round of Updates
Dissolution of CONAL (National Food Commission) The Argentine National Food Commission (CONAL) has been dissolved. The food control and management activities have been transferred to ANMAT (National Administration of Medicines, Food, and Medical Technology) and SENASA (National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality). These entities will be responsible for keeping […]
Europe: EU Removes Attestation Requirement for Gelatine Capsules
EU Removes Attestation Requirement for Gelatine Capsules The European Commission (EC) has simplified the import procedures for some low-risk composite products, particularly those that containing gelatine capsules. Starting May 19, under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/637, gelatine capsules not derived from ruminant bones will no longer require an official certificate or private […]
