Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormJuice concentrate (bulk)
Industry PositionProcessed fruit ingredient for beverage and food manufacturing
Market
Mango is cultivated across multiple departments in Colombia, with Cundinamarca, Tolima, and Magdalena cited as leading producing areas. National research and extension materials position mango as relevant both for fresh consumption and for agroindustrial transformation (including basic processing and postharvest). In the Colombia market context, mango juice concentrate primarily functions as an industrial ingredient used in fruit-based beverages and other processed foods rather than as a primary retail-ready product. When marketed or imported under regulated categories, fruit-based products that use fruit juice/pulp/concentrates fall under INVIMA’s sanitary authorization framework and applicable technical regulations.
Market RoleDomestic producer and agroindustrial ingredient market (trade role not quantified in this record)
Domestic RoleFruit crop base supporting fresh market and agroindustrial processing
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMarket entry can be blocked or delayed if the product is incorrectly classified and does not obtain the required INVIMA sanitary authorization (Registro/Permiso/Notificación Sanitaria) and/or does not comply with the applicable technical regulation for fruit-based products that use fruit juice/pulp/concentrates.Confirm regulatory classification and intended use (direct-to-consumer vs. industrial-only), then align dossier/labeling and apply for the correct INVIMA authorization; map requirements against Resolución 2674 de 2013 and Resolución 3929 de 2013 as applicable.
Documentation Gap MediumImport operations for products under INVIMA competence require processing through VUCE with INVIMA visto bueno; missing or inconsistent filings can trigger administrative holds and clearance delays.Prepare a pre-shipment documentation checklist for VUCE/INVIMA visto bueno filings and validate item-level details (product description, intended use, and supporting documents) before dispatch.
Food Safety MediumNon-compliance with hygienic manufacturing, process controls, and sanitary requirements referenced in Colombia’s food sanitary framework can lead to enforcement actions, including rejection or recalls, particularly for products intended for human consumption channels.Implement and document GMP-based controls and product safety verification aligned with Colombia’s food sanitary requirements; keep batch records and supplier documentation ready for inspection workflows.
FAQ
Do I need an INVIMA sanitary authorization to import mango juice concentrate into Colombia?It depends on the product’s classification and intended use. Colombia’s food sanitary framework requires a Notificación Sanitaria, Permiso Sanitario, or Registro Sanitario for foods sold directly to consumers, but it also lists exemptions for certain foods and raw materials imported exclusively for industrial use or the gastronomic sector. You should confirm the exact classification and channel before shipping to determine whether an INVIMA authorization applies.
Which Colombian regulation covers fruit-based beverages made with fruit juice, pulp, or concentrates?Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social Resolución 3929 de 2013 establishes the technical regulation for fruits and beverages with added fruit juice (zumo), pulp, or fruit concentrates (clarified or not) that are processed, packed, transported, imported, and commercialized in Colombia.
Is VUCE involved in the import process for products regulated by INVIMA?Yes. INVIMA states that import intentions are channeled through the Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior (VUCE) and that, for products under INVIMA competence, the entity issues vistos buenos for import (and export) procedures through the VUCE workflow.