Import of Agricultural Products
During COP30, all participants and visitors entering Brazil must fulfill the requirements outlined below for the entry of animal- and plant-based products, according to their respective categories. Declaring these products upon arrival is mandatory and essential to preventing sanitary and environmental risks. This helps protect Brazil’s biodiversity and ensures the conference is held in a safe, sustainable environment.
Imported products brought by COP30 participants, including delegations, organizations, institutions, and diplomatic missions, may not be sold and are strictly for use and consumption during the event. At the end of COP30, any remaining items must be re-exported to their country of origin.
1. Agricultural product imports by delegations and organizations
The procedures for importing agricultural products into Brazil are carried out by two federal entities: the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária / Anvisa) and the International Agricultural Surveillance System (VIGIAGRO). ANVISA is responsible for overseeing the sanitary control of the production and consumption of products and services subject to health surveillance. VIGIAGRO is part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (Ministério da Agricultura e Pecuária/ MAPA) and is responsible for controlling and supervising the international transit of agricultural products in the country.
Delegations looking to import animal or plant products need to register participants with the Federal Revenue Service. They also need to appoint a legal representative who will apply for authorization to import into Brazil.
1.1 Animal and plant product imports
The procedures for importing animal and plant products into Brazil are regulated by MAPA Ordinance No. 834.
The provision stipulates that animal products, fresh plant products, fruit pulps, vegetable oils, vinegars, and most beverages must be authorized for import.
1.2 Import Authorization Request
The import authorization request must be submitted by the legal representative of the requesting organization, delegation, institution, or diplomatic mission by filling out the required forms and sending them to the email address: gabsda@agro.gov.br.
Inspection procedures and authorization requests are specified in MAPA Ordinance No. 834.
For more information, visit: Vigiagro — Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply
2. Importation of Products with Sanitary Risk
The importation of products considered posing a sanitary risk must be authorized by ANVISA, and procedures vary depending on the import method: individual baggage, group baggage, or cargo.
Items such as medicines, cosmetics, perfumes, personal hygiene products, sanitizing agents, food, health products/medical devices (materials and equipment), and in vitro diagnostic products are subject to health inspection by ANVISA.
Health inspection procedures will differ depending on the type of import:
2.1 Group Baggage
Accredited delegation members bringing items in their personal luggage are exempt from ANVISA authorization as long as the products are for personal use only, not for sale, and are in quantities consistent with the duration and purpose of the stay. Items outside this category must be declared through the e-DBV (Electronic Traveler’s Declaration) platform. Medicines and medical equipment must also be declared through the same system.
2.2 Collective Baggage
Goods brought by a group of travelers are exempt from health authorization if each item is properly labeled and described in Portuguese, Spanish, English, or French.
Medicines, however, must be declared via e-DBV, and medical equipment must be safely packaged and labeled in one of the aforementioned languages.
2.3 Importation of Cargo for Exhibition, Demonstration, or Distribution at Events
The process must be carried out by a legally established Brazilian logistics operator, and the importation process details vary depending on the goods imported, in accordance with the law. More information can be found at:
Anvisa Importation Annex
For more information, visit Anvisa, contact the agency's Contact Us or email gcpaf@anvisa.gov.br
3. Prohibited Foods and Importation of Support and Pet Animals
This section outlines the list of permitted and prohibited food items, as well as procedures for importing support and pet animals.