Criteria for Approval of Establishment Registration with MAPA

MAPA Establishment Registration is mandatory for all businesses involved in the production, processing, storage, or sale of animal products. This includes:

• Meatpacking plants and slaughterhouses;
• Dairy products;
• Fish and egg processors;
• Honey and honey product manufacturers;
• Warehouses and logistics centers that stock these products.

Important: Micro-enterprises that operate only in the local market may opt for municipal (SIM) or state (SIE) registration. However, only the SIF (Federal Inspection Service) allows interstate trade and export.

I WANT TO REGISTER MY ESTABLISHMENT

The process requires the submission of technical and legal documents, which vary depending on the type of establishment. Critical items include:

• Facility designs: Detailed floor plans with production flows and hygiene control;
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Manual: Document describing safety, traceability, and quality control procedures;
• Environmental and health licenses: Proof of compliance with local standards;
• Technical Health Report (MTS): Report detailing the establishment's infrastructure and processes.

Tip: Errors in documentation are the main cause of rejection. In 2025, 40% of processes were blocked due to flaws in the MTS or GMP.

I NEED TO ORGANIZE MY DOCUMENTATION

MAPA rigorously evaluates:

• Infrastructure: Layout that prevents cross-contamination, adequate refrigeration systems, and pest control;
• Production processes: Compliance with RIISPOA (Decree 9,013/2017) for hygiene, waste treatment, and traceability;
• Staff training: Proven training in good manufacturing practices;
• Quality control: Product analysis reports and periodic monitoring.

2025 scenario: New rules for labeling and sustainability have made the criteria more stringent, especially for exporters.

The average time for approval varies according to the complexity of the establishment:

• Simplified registration: For farms, cheese factories, and honey processors: Five business days after submission to the SEI System;
• Conventional registration: For meatpacking plants and dairy products: 30 to 60 days;
• Export authorization: Requires a sanitary agreement with the destination country and can take up to 6 months.

ATTENTION: Processes with incomplete documentation are archived in 30 days if no corrections are made.

In 2025, compliance with MAPA regulations ceased to be a bureaucratic burden and became a competitive advantage. Registered companies:

1. Access global markets with greater credibility;
2. Reduce risks associated with fines and other penalties;
3. Strengthen consumer and partner confidence.

With Stone Okamont, you can turn regulatory requirements into opportunities for growth. Request an assessment and find out how to obtain your registration quickly and with legal certainty.