Import Regulations & Standards
The import regulations imposed by the countries time to time to ensure Food Safety and Quality assurance includes non Tariff barriers for the various food products.
| S.No. | Circulation Date | Country | Report Title | Report Highlights | View Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 MAY 2025 | Panama Republic | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | Panama recognizes the certificates and standards of the U.S. regulatory and sanitary inspection system, based on the United States – Panama Agreement regarding certain Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures and Technical Standards affecting Trade in Agricultural products, of December 20, 2006, simplifying requirements for the importation of U.S. food and feed products. Panama accepts electronic certificates. | Click here |
| 2 | 22 MAY 2025 | Panama Republic | FAIRS Country Report Annual | Changes to Panama''s import requirements reflected in this report are for pork, dairy products, seafood and rice. A new law establishes the inspections and food safety regulations for food products. Consumers perceive U.S. food products as high quality and reliable, which has resulted in continuous growth in demand. Panama imports 66% of all its agricultural product needs from the United States, facilitated by the United States – Panama Agreement regarding certain sanitary and phytosanitary measures and technical standards affecting trade in agricultural products. | Click here |
| 3 | 30 JAN 2025 | Panama Republic | Streamlined Dairy Plants Registration in Panama | On January 14, 2025, the Panamanian Food Agency (APA) and the Ministry of Health of Panama confirmed that the dairy plants registration process has been significantly expedited, resolving a trade barrier created on July 17, 2023. The new streamlined approach has reduced the estimated time to complete the process to a maximum of 2 days. | Click here |
| 4 | 12 APR 2022 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report_Panama City_Panama | Panama recognizes the certificates and standards of the U.S. regulatory and sanitary inspection system, based on the United States – Panama Agreement regarding certain sanitary and phytosanitary measures and technical standards affecting trade in agricultural products, of December 20, 2006, simplifying requirements for the importation of U.S. food and feed products. | Click here |
| 5 | 25 JAN 2022 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | Consumers continue to perceive U.S. food products as high quality, wholesome and reliable, which has resulted in a continuous growth in demand. | Click here |
| 6 | 07 MAY 2021 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Rules of Origin Requirements to Receive United StatesPanama Trade Promotion Agreement Customs Benefits | U.S. and Panamanian importers and exporters should know that rules of origin requirements for food and agricultural products are enforced by Panama’s customs authorities. | Click here |
| 7 | 19 FEB 2021 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | Consumers continue to perceive U.S. food products as high quality, wholesome and reliable, which has resulted in a continuous growth in demand. | Click here |
| 8 | 19 FEB 2021 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | The U.S-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) entered into force on October 31, 2012. | Click here |
| 9 | 03 JAN 2020 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | Panama issued special regulations that apply to imports of food and feed products from the United States. | Click here |
| 10 | 28 DEC 2018 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | Consumers continue to perceive U.S. food products as high quality, wholesome and reliable, which has resulted in a continuous growth in demand. | Click here |
| 11 | 28 DEC 2018 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | The U.S-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) entered into force on October 31, 2012. | Click here |
| 12 | 29 DEC 2017 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | The U.S-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) entered into force on October 31, 2012. As outlined in the TPA, Panama issued special regulations that apply to imports of food and feed products from the United States. Due to certain sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and technical standards affecting trade in agricultural products, Panama recognizes the certificates and standards of the U.S. regulatory and sanitary inspection system. | Click here |
| 13 | 29 DEC 2017 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | The U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement entered into force on October 31, 2012, and established simplified requirements for the importation of U.S. food and feed products. Amendments to this bilateral agreement have facilitated U.S. beef, beef products and pet food exports to Panama. Consumers continue to perceive U.S. food products as high quality, wholesome and reliable, which has resulted in a continuous growth in demand. Panama imports 60% of all its agricultural product needs from the United States. | Click here |
| 14 | 12 FEB 2017 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Panama : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Consumers continue to perceive U.S. food products as high quality, wholesome and reliable, which has resulted in a continuous growth in demand. The U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement entered into force on October 31, 2012, and established simplified requirements for the importation of U.S. food and feed products. Recent amendments to this bilateral agreement have facilitated U.S. beef, beef products and pet food exports. | Click here |
| 15 | 31 DEC 2015 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Panama : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | The U.S-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) entered into force on October 31, 2012. As a result of the U.S.-Panama SPS/TBT agreement, which is an integral part of the TPA according to article 22.1, Panama issued special regulations that apply to imports of food and feed products from the United States, which recognize the high standards and certificates of the U.S. regulatory and sanitary inspection system. | Click here |
| 16 | 24 DEC 2014 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Panama : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Panamanian consumers continue perceiving U.S. food products as high quality, wholesome and reliable, which has resulted in a continuous growth in demand of 14.8 % annually. The U.S-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement entered into force on October 31, 2012. In addition, the United States – Panama Agreement regarding certain sanitary and phytosanitary measures and technical standards affecting trade in agricultural products, is in force since December 20, 2006. This agreement established simplified requirements for the importation of U.S. food and feed products. Amendments to this Bilateral have facilitated U.S. beef, beef products and pet food exports. | Click here |
| 17 | 19 APR 2014 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Panama Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Panamanian consumers continue perceiving U.S. food products as high quality, wholesome and reliable, which has resulted in a continuous growth in demand of 13 % annually. | Click here |
| 18 | 30 DEC 2010 | PANAMA REPUBLIC | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Panamanian consumers continue perceiving U.S. food products as high quality, wholesome and reliable, which has resulted in a continuous growth in demand. Panama approved and ratified a Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) with the U.S., which is at present pending for ratification by the U.S. Congress. In addition, the United States – Panama Agreement regarding certain sanitary and phytosanitary measures and technical standards affecting trade in agricultural products, is in force since December 20, 2006. This agreement established simplified requirements for the importation of U.S. food products. | Click here |