Guatemala: FAIRS Country Report Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   GT2025-0010
Regulations for importing food and agricultural products in Guatemala remain unchanged since the 2024 FAIRS report. In July 2025, the Ministry of Health launched SNAP-GT, a digital platform designed to streamline the registration of processed foods and the issuance of import permits. The platform is currently undergoing upgrades to broaden access, allowing more types of users to register products, request permits, and consult the database. Additionally, the most recent updates include revised links and trade-related administrative costs to ensure importers have the latest information.

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