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Aquaculture

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¿Qué es la Acuicultura?

Son aquellas actividades basadas en el cultivo de peces, mariscos, y plantas acuáticas de agua dulce o salobre, para su producción o su comercialización.

¿Por qué invertir en Acuicultura en Colombia?

Colombia cuenta con más de 20 millones de hectáreas de ecosistemas acuáticos. Es un sector económico de gran potencial para la inversión, porque permite el aprovechamiento del consumo y de la producción confiable y sostenible de distintas especies acuáticas.

*Tenga en cuenta que: para información específica de cada subsector, consulte los trámites de Licencias preoperacionales y Construcción de infraestructura.

Los demás trámites del ciclo de inversión – Creación de empresa, Compra de inmuebles, Migración y Contratación de personal – son transversales y de uso estándar para todos los subsectores de inversión.

1 - Request the atmospheric emission permit for fixed sources

If your company's activity is going to generate atmospheric emissions above the levels stipulated by law, you must obtain the permit granted by the CAR (Regional Autonomous Corporation), so that a person or company can make air emissions within the permissible limits established in the environmental regulations.
Requirements
Requirements

 What do I need to apply for an air emissions permit?

  1. Complete the air emissions permit form. 

  2. Present the Land Use Certificate issued by the City Hall according to the POT (Territorial arrangement planning).

  3. Make a description of the works you are executing 

  4. IGAC Sheet (Agustin Codazzi Geographical Institute) Corresponds to the scale plan issued by this entity.

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. Gather the above documents 

  2. File the documents 

  3. Verify and notify the start of the process before the competent authority. 

  4. Submit additional information, if required. 

  5. Make the payment of the evaluation 

  6. Attend the visit of the CAR (Regional Autonomous Corporation) representative

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

Get information on how to manage some steps virtually through the Integral Window for Environmental Procedures and the Regional Autonomous Corporations (CAR).

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

$4.634.691 COP 

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

Between 150 and 360 calendar days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 99 of 1993 (Article 31, numeral 12) (Ordinary Law) 

Decree 1076 of 2015 (compiles Decree 948 of 1995) (Art. 2.2.5.1.7.1) (Regulatory Decree) 

Decree 1076 of 2015 (compiles Decree 948 of 1995) (Art. 2.2.5.1.7.2) (Regulatory Decree) 

Decree 1076 of 2015 (compiles Decree 948 of 1995) (Art. 2.2.5.1.7.9) (Regulatory Decree). 

Resolution 619 of 1997 of the Ministry of the Environment (Article 1) (Administrative Act)

2 - Request the review of the fire protection system

Through this procedure you can obtain a technical concept on the fire protection system and human safety conditions.
Requirements
Requirements

 What do I need to request the review of the fire protection system?

  1. You need the certificate of existence and legal representation 

  2. Payment of ICA Tax (Industry and Commerce Tax)

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once I have all the documents?

  1. File the documents with the Fire Department to request a visit to review the fire protection system

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

This procedure will be done in person at the Regional Fire Department, you can also obtain information about the process on the web or by phone

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

$65.376 COP

Time
Time

How long does this procedure take?

45 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 1575 of 2012. Whereby the General Law of Firefighters of Colombia is established (article 9) (Ordinary Law). 

Law 1575 of 2012. Through which the General Firefighters Law of Colombia is established (article 42) (Ordinary Law). 

Resolution 661 of 2014 of the Ministry of the Interior - National Firefighters Board of Colombia. By which the administrative regulation is adopted.

3 - Request the approval for the importation and/or exportation of substances that deplete the ozone layer (ODS)

If you are going to import and/or export substances that damage the ozone layer, you must obtain approval from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development – MADS 
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for a permit?

  1. Complete the required form 

  2. Report the import or export components and specifications

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once I have all the documents?

  1. Enter the Single Window for Foreign Trade  (VUCE), This is a practical tool where you can make your authorization requests.

  2. File the documents  

  3. Wait for the approval response

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

You can carry out this procedure at the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MINAMBIENTE), you can also obtain information and manage some steps virtually and at the Foreign Trade Single Window VUCE you can carry out some procedures.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

No Cost

Time
Time

How long does it take?

21 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 29 of 1992 (Article 9) (Law approving treaty) 

Decree 1076 of 2015 (Art. 2.2.5.1.1.1, 2.2.5.1.8.2) (Single regulatory decree). 

Resolution 304 of 2001 MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT (Article 7) (Administrative Act)

4 - Register your trademark with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce

The objective of this procedure is to register the trademark of the company before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce in Colombia SIC
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for the Trademark Registration?

STAGES

TERM

1. Submission of the application

Does not apply

2. The application is admitted for processing and the filing date is assigned

Does not apply

3. Examination of form

Does not apply

3.1. If there is any formal error, the SIC issues a requirement and a term to correct it is granted.

60 working days following the notification

4. The SIC orders the publication of the application in the Industrial Property Gazette.

Does not apply

5. A term is granted for interested third parties to oppose the application for registration.

30 working days after the date of publication

6. Additional time is granted (if requested) to submit evidence to support the opposition

30 working days after the expiration of the deadline for oppositions

7. A time limit is granted to the applicant to reply to the opposition

30 working days following the notification of the opposition

8. An additional time limit is granted (if requested) for submitting evidence in support of the opposition.

30 working days after the expiration of the opposition deadline

9. The SIC makes the substantive examination of the application and of the opposition(s) -if applicable-

N/A

10. Filing of the appeal against the decision of the SIC

10 working days from the day following the day of notification of the decision
Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once I have all the documents for the Trademark Registration?

  1. Gather the required documentation 

  2. Make the payment 

  3. File the application 

  4. Attend to the request for the formal review process of the documents attached with the application and the correction of the same, if necessary. 

  5. Consider the response of oppositions (such oppositions are filed by whoever has a legitimate interest in invalidating the trademark registration, due to possible risk of confusion or association).

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

You can initiate, follow up, pay, and finalize the process by obtaining the documents through the website of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

$1.003.500 COP

Based on the price rates of trademarks that are updated annually and can be paid online or physically.

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

Between 180 and 210 days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Decision 486 of 2000, The Commission of the Andean Community (Art. 134) (Supranational standard with the rank of law).

Resolution 63360 of 2021 (For update see the website of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce)

5 - Register the industrial design

Through an Industrial Design Registration you can protect only the shape of the products, in other words, the two-dimensional or three-dimensional aesthetic aspect of any object. This process must be done before the SIC Superintendence of Industry and Commerce
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for Industrial Design Registration?

  1. A form called a petition (petitorio).

  2. Download the payment receipt for the corresponding amount on the SIC Webpage.

  3. Drawings of the design (7 in total, divided as follows: six views, one for each side and one perspective), the figures of the design must not indicate measures, cuts, or technical functions.

  4. If the design is requested by a person other than the designer or by a company, an assignment of rights from the designer to the person or company requesting the design must be attached, in addition to the documents already mentioned.

  5. If the applicant company or person is represented by a lawyer to follow the procedure, a power of attorney given to the lawyer must also be attached. The power of attorney does not require personal presentation, authentication or legalization and may be granted by means of a private document.

Steps
Steps

What are the steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. Gather the required documentation 

  2. Make the payment

  3. File the application

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

This procedure can be conducted on the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce website, online, follow up and finalize the whole process.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

$667.500 COP

Time
Time

How long does this procedure take?

240 days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations do I have to comply with?

Decision 486 of 2000 of the Andean Community of Nations.

6 - Apply for your patent at the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce

As an investor you can obtain the Grant of a patent title by inventing a technical solution that brings benefit to mankind, therefore, you could exclusively exploit this invention for a certain period.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for a Patent?

  1. A form which is called petition in case of filing it physically or in case of filing it online through SIPI (Virtual Intellectual Property Office), the user registers and enters the required information.

  2. Summary.

  3. Description of the invention.

  4. The claims that correspond to the descriptive memory of the patent.

  5. Figures or examples.

  6. Proof of payment of the established fee (which changes every year)

  7. If filed through an attorney, the power of attorney granted to the attorney must be submitted. The power of attorney does not require personal presentation, authentication or legalization and may be granted by means of a private document.

  8. If the application is made by a company, it is not necessary to provide the certificate of existence and legal representation of the applicant legal entity. The SIC may consult the public records of the Certificates of Existence and Representation of the Chamber of Commerce.

  9. Copy of the assignment contract or the contract by virtue of which the assignment is presumed when the applicant is not the inventor, for example: contract for the provision of services or work.

Steps
Steps

What are the steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. Gather the required documentation 

  2. Make the payment 

  3. File the application 

  4. Attend to the request for the formal review process of the documents attached with the application and the correction of the same, if necessary. 

  5. Consider the opposition response

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

You can initiate, follow up and finalize the procedure and/or service online through the web site of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce SIC

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

$1.722.500 COP

Note: INVENTION PATENT FEES - NATIONAL APPLICATIONS ONLINE

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

The processing time will depend on the type of patent you need to get.

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Decision 486 of 2000. Common Regime on Industrial Property. Andean Community of Nations. Common Industrial Property Regime (article 14) (Supranational standard). 

Decree 410 of 1971. Whereby the Code of Commerce is issued (Article 534) (Decree Law)

7 - Register producers, importers, and suppliers subject to technical regulations supervised by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce

Producers and importers of products (goods or services) subject to compliance with technical regulations whose control and surveillance corresponds to the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce must be registered in this procedure.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for the registration of producers and/or importers?

  1. Complete the registration form for producers, importers, and suppliers subject to technical regulations before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. Gather the required documentation 

  2. File the application

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

You can initiate the process, follow up and finalize it online through the web page of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

No cost

Time
Time

How long does this procedure take?

>1 day

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 1480 of 2011 (Article 17) (Ordinary Law) 

Law 1480 of 2011 (Article 46, numeral 3) (Ordinary Law) 

Law 1480 of 2011 (Article 53) (Ordinary Law) 

Decree 1595 of 2015 (Art. 2.2.1.7.15.6) (Regulatory Decree) 

Circular 1 of 2001 of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, Title IV (Numeral 1.1) (Administrative Act)

8 - Apply for the authorization of business integrations

This authorization will allow the investor to acquire control of one or several companies, or to acquire control of a company in an existing company or to create a new company in order to develop activities jointly.

The Colombian competition regime provides that business integrations or concentrations that meet certain conditions must be reported to the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC), which is the national competition protection authority. 

The term business integration is broad and includes mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, collaboration or joint venture agreements or any other type of agreement or transaction whereby a company acquires control over another and competition in the market ceases, through the consolidation of two market players into one.

When the parties have a joint participation of less than 20% in the relevant market, the integration operation is understood to be automatically authorized by virtue of the law, but in any case, it must be notified to the SIC before it is carried out, and the SIC reserves the right to review the assumptions of event considered by the parties.

When the parties have a joint participation of more than 20% in the relevant market, the transaction must be approved by the SIC so it can be conducted.

Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to request the integration of companies?

Business integrations must be reported to the SIC when the following assumptions are met:

  1. Subjective assumption: the companies involved in the operation are engaged in the same economic activity (horizontal integration); or that the companies involved in the operation are part of the same value chain (vertical integration).

  2. Objective assumption: The companies that meet any of the subjective assumptions have had, jointly or individually, operating revenues in excess of 60,000 legal monthly minimum wages in force (for the year 2021 COP $ 54,511,560,000; approximately USD 14,833,077) in the year immediately preceding the transaction; or that the companies that meet any of the subjective assumptions have had total assets, jointly or individually, in excess of 60,000 legal monthly minimum wages in force (for the year 2021 COP $ 54,511,560,000; approximately USD 14,833,077) in the year immediately preceding the transaction.

  3. Notification document

  4. In case of having an approved power of attorney, submit the powers of attorney and certificates of existence and legal representation of all the intervening companies

Steps
Steps

What are the steps to apply for business integration?

  1. Gather the required documentation (pre-evaluation application and additional information if required)

  2. Make the payment  

  3. File the application with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

You can initiate, follow up and finalize the procedure and/or service online through the website of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce SIC

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

To file a notification: COP$2,620,000 (approximately USD750). To file a pre-evaluation request: COP$14,200,000 (approximately USD4,100).

If the SIC determines that the transaction presents competitive concerns it is necessary to initiate Phase 2, which depending on the operating income or total assets of the parties that are in the process of integration, must assume higher fees ranging from COP$26,160,000 (approximately USD7,500), up to COP$37,380,000 (approximately USD10,800).

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

135 calendar days approximately

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 1340 of 2009 (Article 9) (Ordinary Law) 

Circular 1 of 2001 of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, Chapter Two of Title VII (Number 3) (Administrative Act).

Resolution 2103 of 2021

9 - Apply for the declaration of protection of appellation of origin

An appellation of origin is the name or indication of a geographical place, which may be a country or a specific region, that designates a product which, is originated in the region and the production or transformation customs of its inhabitants, has certain characteristics and/or reputation that make it different from similar products from other geographical places.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for the declaration of protection of appellation of origin?

  1. Complete the appellation of origin protection form

  2. Submit a description of the qualities, reputation or other essential characteristics of the products designated by the appellation of origin.

  3. Provide evidence that the qualities or characteristics of the product are due exclusively or essentially to the geographical environment in which it is produced, including natural or human factors.

  4. In case of acting by proxy, the power of attorney referring to one or more applications duly identified, or to all existing or future applications and/or registrations of the principal, without the need for personal presentation, authentication, or legalization.

  5. Download the payment receipt.

Steps
Steps

What are the steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. Gather the required documentation 

  2. Make the payment 

  3. File the application with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

You can initiate, follow up and finalize the procedure and/or service online through the website of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce SIC

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

The appellation of origin fees are established in the Resolution of Fees. - Resolution 63360 of 2021 - $1.337.500 COP

Time
Time

How long does this procedure take?

The duration of the process will depend on the type of product and process. Approximately 240 calendar days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Decision 486 of 2000, The Andean Community Commission (Article 203) (Supranational Standard)

10 - Apply for the integrated fishing permit

This procedure allows you to obtain the authorization to conduct the integrated fishing activity, especially when the main purpose is the extraction and processing of fishery products for commercial purposes.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for the integrated fishing permit?

  1. You need the Citizenship Card or Immigration Certificate

  2. Submit the Commercial Register - local Chamber of Commerce

  3. Make the application letter to the National Authority of Aquaculture and Fisheries – AUNAP.

  4. Submit the Activity Plan, which must contain among others: type of fishery and species to be caught, place of operations and port of landing; vessels: total number, general characteristics. For more information go to: SUIT, or AUNAP

  5. Submit the RUT – DIAN

  6. Submit the registration number of the vessel or vessels when they are owned by you

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once I have all the documents?

  1. Gather documents and comply with the requirements 

  2. Make the payment 

  3. File the documents by email - permisos.fomento@aunap.gov.co- web form, or in person at the attention points - AUNAP

  4. Notify that you have received the response by e-mail - notificacionespermisosdtaf@aunap.gov.co, or in person at the points of attention - AUNAP

  1.  

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

The procedure can be done virtually or in person. For more information, please visit the AUNAP web page

 

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

The cost of the procedure will depend on the specificity of the request, the method used and the characteristics of the fleet of vessels to be used, according to Resolution 2607 of 2020 (AUNAP periodically updates the fees)

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

15 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Resolution 2723 of 2021, (Articles 4, 5, 6.9, 7.8, 10.1, Art 13, 13.2, 18.3)

Decree 4181 of 2011, (Numeral 8, of Article 5)

Decree 2256 of 1991, (Article 57, Section 7, Articles 8, 9).

Resolution 601 of 2012, (Articles 2, 3 numeral 2, 3, 3, 7, 8, articles 6, 7).

Law 13 of 1990, (Articles 29 - 40)

Resolution 602 of 2012, (All)

Law 915 of 2004, (Articles 24 - 39)

Law 47 of 1993, (Articles 33 - 41)

Resolution 2607 of 2020, (All)

11 - Apply for the GMP Good Manufacturing Practices certificate

This procedure allows you to certify that a food processing establishment complies with the sanitary conditions and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) established in the current legislation - the basic principles and general practices of hygiene in the handling, preparation, processing, packaging, storage, transport, and distribution of food for human consumption.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for a Good Manufacturing Practices Certificate?

  1. Complete the basic information form that can be downloaded at the link: SUIT,  or at INVIMA 

  2. Request the payment of the process fee - Tariff code 4029 - INVIMA. Verification of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in food industries or factories and relevant visits 

  3. Make the Payment 

  4. Gather technical information if requested

  5. In case of acting by proxy, you must present a special power of attorney with personal presentation, or a general power of attorney issued by public deed. If the power of attorney is granted from abroad, it must be apostilled or certified by a notary public and authenticated by the Colombian consul in the country of origin and with an official translation if it is in another language.

Steps
Steps

What are the steps to follow?

  1. Gather the documents and fulfill the requirements. 

  2. Make the payment 

  3. File the documents before INVIMA in person.

  4. Receive the technical visit

  5. Notify the INVIMA of the result in person

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

The interested party can obtain information and manage some steps virtually. There is a technical visit in between, and the filing of documents and notification of the result are made in person before the INVIMA.

For further information please consult the following links: SUIT; or INVIMA

 

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

$6.973.734 COP

Time
Time

How long does this procedure take?

75 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Resolution 2022001026 of 2022, (All)

Decree 1889 of 2021, (5)

Law 2069 of 2020, (2)

Resolution 2020046413 of 2020, (All)

Decree 1366 of 2020, (All)

Resolution 2019058384 of 2019, (All)

Decree 3075 of 1997, (Title I, Article 2, Chapter V, Article 25)

Decree 1686 of 2012, (All)

Decree 2078 of 2012, (All)

Decree Law 019 of 2012, (Article 9 and 26)

Law 9 of 1979, (Article 576)

Law 399 of 1997, (All)

Resolution 20190035791 of 2019, (All)

12 - Request authorization for promotional incentives

This authorization request allows you to print, mark or engrave on the internal surface of a package or any other object different from the product, but that has direct contact with it and has the purpose of promoting it. This procedure is carried out before the National Institute of Drugs and Food Surveillance – INVIMA.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to request the authorization of promotional incentives?

Those interested in using the incentives must request authorization before marketing the food with the incentive before the National Institute of Food and Drug Surveillance, Invima, attaching the following documents:

  1. Complete the application for incentive, label, or tag authorization 

  2. Submit copy of proof of payment for authorization

  3. Certificate of Existence and Legal Representation (legal entity) or Commercial Registry (natural person)

  4. In case of acting by proxy, a special power of attorney with personal presentation, or a general power of attorney issued by public deed must be presented. 

    If the power of attorney is granted from abroad, it must be apostilled or certified by a notary public and authenticated by the Colombian consul in the country of origin and with an official translation if it is in another language.

  5. Submit the Technical Report document containing: Food information, Incentive information, technical supports, and Certification and/or Declaration issued by the manufacturer of the incentive and its packaging, or of the label or label, and by the manufacturer or supplier of the raw materials used.

  6. Physical samples of the food containing the incentive to be used, in sufficient quantity and necessary to carry out the required laboratory analysis

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. File the application for authorization of the incentive, label or tag with Invima with the attached requirements 

  2. Make the fee payment

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

You can initiate, follow up and finalize the procedure and/or service online through online payments at the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (INVIMA).

NOTE: Due to the computer contingency that occurred in February 2022, the entity has temporarily enabled points of face-to-face attention.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

$687.873 COP, according to the current Invima tariff manual.

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

42 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 100 of 1993 (Article 245) (Ordinary Law) 

Resolution 1893 of 2001 of the Ministry of Health (Article 5) (Administrative Act)

13 - Request authorization for practices with genetically modified organisms

Through this procedure, authorization is obtained to carry out activities of transboundary movement, transit, manipulation and use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), and specifically, of Living Modified Organisms (LMO), which may have adverse effects on the environment, biological diversity, risks to human health, productivity, and agricultural production.

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) means any living organism that possesses a new combination of genetic material, obtained through the application of recombinant DNA technology, its developments, or advances; as well as its parts, derivatives or products that contain them, with the capacity to reproduce or transmit genetic information. This concept includes Living Modified Organisms (LMO), as referred to in the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

Requirements
Requirements

 What do I need to apply for authorization to practice with genetically modified organisms?

  1. Submit the letter of application with name, address, and applicant's information.

  2. Report the name and identity of the Living Modified Organism - OECD Unique Identifier.

  3. Report the approved uses of the Living Modified Organism.

  4. Provide a description of the modification

  5. Provide the characteristics of the vector

  6. Report the centers of origin and centers of genetic diversity 

  7. Report on Donor Agencies

  8. Report the intended use of the Living Modified organism or its products.

  9. Submit the receiving environment - Information on location, geographic, climatic, and ecological characteristics.

  10. Report suggested methods for safe handling, storage, transport, and use.

  11. Accompany the request with a non-confidential report in Spanish language.

  12. Support of payment of the corresponding fee through the information system designated by ICA. 

  13. Submit the risk management document

  14. Submit the letter of commitment to deliver the Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) material

For more information, see the following link: ICA

 

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. Verify the conformity of the documentation 

  2. Make the payment 

  3. File the documents

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

This procedure can be carried out in person at any of the national offices of the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA). For more information download the directory of national offices at: ICA

 

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

The cost of the procedure depends on the particularity of the request. Approximately $ 1.967.683 COP. For more information, please consult the ICA Fee Schedule for 2022 at the following link: ICA

 

Time
Time

How long does this procedure take?

60 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

  • Sole Regulatory Decree 1071 of 2015. (Compiles Decree 4525 of 2005) (Articles 2.13.1.2.1, numeral 45) (Regulatory Decree) 

  • Sole Regulatory Decree 1071 of 2015. (Compiles Decree 4525 of 2005) (Articles 2.13.7.3.6.) (Regulatory Decree)

  • Resolution 91505 of 2021 of the ICA

14 - Apply for the free sale certificate

The certificate of free sale for products imported into the country:

The certificate of free sale of the product (CVL), is a document issued by the health authority of the country of origin or whoever takes its place, which states that the product is fit for human consumption or is for free sale in the country of origin or that it is subject to sanitary surveillance and control.

Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to obtain the Certificate of Free Sale for the products I am going to import?

  1. You must indicate the name of the product

  2. You must inform the name and address of the manufacturer, with the respective apostille stamp or the consularization stamp (this process is done in the country of origin of the product) and legalization (it is done before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombia).

  3. If the document comes from abroad in a language other than Spanish, an official translation must be attached in accordance with the provisions of Article 251 of the General Code of the Process. 

  4. Finally, please note that the Certificate generated in the country of origin must be valid at the time of filing the application.

Steps
Steps

What steps must I follow to obtain the Certificate of Free Sale for the products I am going to import?

  1. Process the required documents before the authorities of the country of origin. 

  2. Present the documents in due time and form before the Colombian authorities.

  3. Wait for a response from the Colombian authorities.

  4. Finally, if you comply with each of the requirements, you can obtain the certificate for Free Sale of the product in the country.

Certificate of free sale for export products

For exportation, the procedure is conducted before the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), specifically for biological and veterinary products and medicines.

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

For more information, please consult the form of the procedure in the Unified System of Information of Procedures - SUIT - in the link or in person you can go to the Colombian Agricultural Institute ICA

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

The average cost is $75.355 COP

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

8 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 9 of 1979 (Article 300) (Ordinary Law) 

Law 100 of 1993 (Article 245) (Ordinary Law) 

Decree 539 of 2014 (Article 3) (Regulatory Decree) 

Decree 539 of 2014 (Article 4) (Regulatory Decree)

Resolution 061177 of 2020, (all)  

Decree 1840 of 1994, (Articles 1-2 and 9)  

Law 101 of 1993, (Article 65)  

Decree 4765 of 2008, (Article 26)  

Resolution 1056 of 1996, (All)  

Resolution 00000054 of 2020, (Article 14)  

Resolution 62542 of 2020, (Article 14)  

Resolution 62770 of 2020, (Article 14)

15 - Request the HACCP certificate

The HACCP System (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) allows the identification, evaluation, and control of significant food safety hazards. The manufacturer must implement it as a food safety assurance strategy in fishery and aquaculture products for human consumption, export, and import.

The certification of implementation of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System (HACCP) for one or more production lines or the classification of animal processing plants must be processed before the National Institute of Food and Drug Surveillance (Invima).

Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for HACCP certification?

  1. Complete the form that you can download at the following link: SUIT

  2. Present a certification or favorable concept of compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) issued no more than 3 months in advance.

  3. Present the certificate of registration with the corresponding Chamber of Commerce.

  4. Complete in its entirety with the information of the establishment, vessel, or motor vessel.

  5. In case of acting by proxy, you must present a special power of attorney with personal presentation, or a general power of attorney issued by public deed. If the power of attorney is granted from abroad, it must be apostilled or certified by a notary public and authenticated by the Colombian consul in the country of origin and with an official translation if it is in another language.

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once I have all the documents?

  1. Gather the documents and fulfill the requirements. 

  2. Request liquidation and make the payment 

  3. File the documents 

  4. Attend the technical visit

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

Get information on how to manage some steps virtually, however, please note that a technical visit will be scheduled and that the filing of documents is face-to-face.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

Fee code 4030 - Invima resolution 2022001026 January 14, 2022, $8.281.452 COP (Payment in local currency)

Time
Time

How long does this procedure take?

60 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Resolution 2022001026 of 2022

Decree 1889 of 2021, (5)

Law 2069 of 2020, (2)

Resolution 2020046413 of 2020

Resolution 2019058384 of 2019

Resolution 2018035612 of 2018

Decree 1036 of 1991

Resolution 730 of 1998

Law 399 of 1997

Decree Law 019 of 2012, (Articles 4 and 9)

Decree 60 of 2002

Decree 3075 of 1997, (Title II, Chapter V, Article 25)

Resolution 20190035791 of 2019

16 - Request the export animal health certificate

If your company is going to export the product, you must have the document that certifies the fulfillment of the sanitary requirements demanded by the country of destination of the animals, their products and by-products to be exported.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for the certificate?

  1. Verify if there are requirements established by the destination country for the products to be exported.

  2. Register with the Sanitary Information System for the Import and Export of Agricultural and Livestock Products (SISPAP)

  3. Gather the necessary documentation and requirements for the process.

    - Animal health import permit or document - Copy

    - Certificate of the Veterinarian Doctor of the ICA - Original

    - Diagnostic tests on live animals – Original

    - Registration of the farm for export - Original - The farm prior to export must be authorized as an establishment for export quarantine (if it is not, request the (ICA) the registration of the establishment and receive the visit for the authorization of the farm).

  4. Registration with the Technical Directorate of Animal Health and Inputs of the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA)

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. Verify that you meet the requirements 

  2. Make the application  

  3. Make the payment 

  4. Download the document

For more information, please consult the following link: SUIT

 

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

You can obtain information virtually, however, there is a technical visit by the Colombian Agricultural Institute ICA for the qualification of the quarantine premises.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

$51.086 COP – Tariff Code 4251 - Resolution 115712 of 2021 of the ICA, which amends Resolution 40063 of 2018

Time
Time

How long does this procedure take?

2 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Resolution 5239 of 2009

Resolution 1558 of 2010

Resolution 3336 of 2004

Resolution 3761 of 2014

Resolution 5606 of 2013

Resolution 3832 of 1994

Resolution 061177 of 2020

17 - Apply for sanitary registration / sanitary permit / sanitary notification

This procedure grants the registration, permit or sanitary notification for the food requested before the National Institute of Drugs and Food Surveillance (INVIMA), which allows you to obtain the authorization to produce, market, import and export products for human consumption.
Requirements
Requirements

¿Qué necesito para solicitar el registro sanitario?

  • Presente el formato único de registro, permiso o notificación sanitaria de alimentos – descargable en: SUIT

    Nota: Debe cumplir con todos los requisitos y exigencias del formulario.

  • Presente el formato registro notificación electrónica – descargable en: SUIT

  • En caso de actuar por medio de apoderado, presente el poder:1 Copia del poder general y 1 Original del poder especial según el caso que aplique.

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once I have all the documents?

  1. Enter the INVIMA Virtual link. 

  2. Register as a user (if you are an attorney-in-fact or Legal Representative). 

  3. Make your request attaching the scanned documents for the process with digital signature validation. In case of non-approval, make the application again. 

  4. INVIMA will carry out a previous review of the documents and will inform you by mail if the application was approved. 

  5. Make the payment online and wait for the number of the application.

  6. Be notified of the response, you can follow up by telephone (landline number: +52 1 7422121)

    Attention hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during continuous working hours or through Invima's web page

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

You can initiate, follow up and finalize the procedure and/or service online through the web at the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (INVIMA), or in person at the Invima's service points.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

The cost of the procedure will depend on the level of risk of consumption of the food. You can consult the table of fees in the following links: 

  •  

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

2 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

  • Resolution 2022001026 of 2022, (All)

  • Decree 1889 of 2021, (5)

  • Law 2069 of 2020, (2)

  • Resolution 2019058384 of 2019, (All)

  • Decree 612 of 2000, (All)

  • Decree 1270 of 2002, (All)

  • Decree 4764 of 2005, (All)

  • Decree 2078 of 2012, (All)

  • Decree Law 019 of 2012, (Article 126)

  • Law 399 of 1997, (All)

  • Resolution 2674 of 2013, (Articles 37 to 47)

  • Resolution 719 of 2015, (All)

  • Resolution 20190035791 of 2019, (All)

  • Decree 557 of 2020, (5)

  • Resolution 2020014308 of 2020, (All)

  • Resolution 2020046413 of 2020, (All)

18 - Apply for a groundwater exploration prospecting permit

This permit allows you to obtain the right to explore land in search of groundwater for your use.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for the permit?

  1. You need the National Single Application Form for Groundwater Prospecting and Exploration Permits. Download it at: SUIT

  2. Submit the map of the Agustín Codazzi Geographical Institute IGAC, (entity in charge of producing the official map and basic cartography of Colombia), at a scale of 1: 10,000 indicating the location of the property and well.

  3. Submit the technical document: in original with the information required in the National Single Form for requesting the Prospecting and Exploration Permit. 

  4. In case of acting through an attorney-in-fact, submit 1 copy of the general power of attorney or 1 original of the special power of attorney 

  5. In case of not being the owner of the property, submit 1 copy of the appropriate proof of possession or tenure of the property

  6. In case of being a holder of the property, submit 1 original of the authorization of the owner or holder of the property.

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once I have all the documents?

  1. Gather the documents and comply with the necessary requirements for the process. 

  2. File the documentation 

  3. Communicate and/or notify of the order of initiation of the process. 

  4. Submit additional information, if required.

  5. Make the payment of the evaluation 

  6. Receive the visit

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

It is possible to initiate, follow up and finalize the process online, through the Online Environmental Procedures Integral Window - VITAL (if applicable) and before the Regional Autonomous Corporations CAR, however, please note that a technical visit will be made.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

The cost of the procedure will depend on the appraisal and/or liquidation considering that the evaluation and/or follow-up fee in accordance with the provisions of Article 96 of Law 633 of 2000, includes fees, travel expenses, travel expenses and analysis and studies that involve the Corporation to attend the request.

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

Minimum 150 days - Maximum 360 calendar days.

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 633 of 2000, (Article 96)

Resolution 2202 of 2006, (All)

Agreement 23 of 2009, (Article 2 numeral 4 and articles 4, 13 to 15.)

Agreement 10 of 1989, (Articles 62-64)

Resolution 1280 of 2010, (Articles 1 -2)

Decree 2811 of 1974, (Articles 51, 54, 56, 57, 149-154)

Law 99 of 1993, (Articles 31, 66)

Sole Regulatory Decree 1076 of 2015. Articles: 2.2.3.2.16.2.2.3.2.16.12

19 - Apply for a groundwater concession

This procedure allows you to obtain the right to use or exploit groundwater, both in your own and other people's properties. Especially when using water bodies for the operation of the company's operations
Requirements
Requirements

 What do I need to apply for the permit?

  1. Complete the Single National Groundwater Concession Application Form. Download the form at the following link: SUIT

  2. Submit the document with information on the systems for catchment, derivation, conduction, restitution of surplus, distribution and drainage: 1 Original(s)

  3. Submit the final design of the well: 1 Photocopy(s)

  4. In case of acting by proxy, power of attorney: 1 Copy(s) (general power of attorney), 1 Original(s) (special power of attorney)

  5. In case of not being the owner of the property, suitable proof of possession or tenure of the property: 1 Photocopy(s)

  6. In case of being the holder of the property - authorization of the owner or holder of the property: 1 Original(s)

  7. For the provision of public services, census of users of the source from which the water concession is to be obtained:1 Photocopy(s), and document indicating the details of the works: 1 Original(s)

  8. For machine cooling, descriptive report of the washing operations: 1 Original(s) and exact data on the amount of water needed to cool the machines: 1 Photocopy(s).

  9. For energy use, feasibility study of the complete project: 1 Original(s)

  10. For industrial use, feasibility study of the industrial project: 1 Original(s)

  11. For mining and oil use, industrial project feasibility study: 1 Original(s)

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. Gather the documents 

  2. File the documentation 

  3. Communicate and/or notify of the order of initiation of the process. 

  4. Submit additional information, if required. 

  5. Make the payment of the evaluation 

  6. Receive the visit

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

It is possible to initiate, follow up and finalize the process online, through the Environmental Procedures Integral Window Online - VITAL (if applicable) and before the Regional Autonomous Corporations CAR, however, please note that a technical visit will be made.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

The cost of the process will depend on the appraisal and/or liquidation, considering that the evaluation and/or follow-up fee in accordance with the provisions of article 96 of Law 633 of 2000, includes fees, travel expenses, travel expenses and analysis and studies that involve the Corporation to attend the request.

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

The time it takes to complete the entire process ranges from 130 to 450 calendar days.

Regulations
Regulations

Decree 2811 of 1974, (Article 59 - 63, 68 and 151)

Law 99 of 1993, (Title I, VI, VI, VII and VIII)

Law 633 of 2000, (Article 96)

Law 962 of 2005, (Article 25)

Resolution 2202 of 2006, (All)

Resolution 1280 of 2010, (Article 1)

Agreement 10 of 1989, (Articles 72-73,76)

Agreement 23 of 2009, (Article 2 numeral 5, articles 4,13-15)

Decree 1575 of 2007, (Article 28)

Sole Regulatory Decree 1976 of 2015.

20 - Apply for a surface water concession

This procedure allows you to obtain the right to use or exploit public water for: domestic supply, irrigation and forestry, watering places, industrial, thermal generation of electricity, mining and mineral processing, oil exploitation; injection for geothermal generation, hydroelectric generation, direct kinetic generation, aquaculture and fishing, recreation and sports, medicinal uses, and other mineral uses.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for a surface water concession?

  1. Complete the Single National Surface Water Concession Application Form. Download at: SUIT

  2. Submit the document with information on the systems for catchment, diversion, conduction, restitution of surplus, distribution and drainage: 1 Original(s)

  3. In case of acting by proxy, power of attorney: 1 Copy(s) (general power of attorney), 1 Original(s) (special power of attorney)

  4. In case of not being the owner of the property, suitable proof of possession or tenancy of the property: 1 Photocopy(s).

  5. In case of being the holder of the property - authorization of the owner or holder of the property: 1 Original(s)

  6. For the provision of public services, census of users of the source from which the water concession is sought: 1 Photocopy(s), and document indicating the details of the works: 1 Original(s).

  7. For machine cooling, descriptive report of the washing operations: 1 Original(s) and exact data on the amount of water needed to cool the machines: 1 Photocopy(s).

  8. For energy use, feasibility study of complete project: 1 Original(s)

  9. For industrial use, feasibility study of the industrial project: 1 Original(s)

  10. For mining and petroleum use, feasibility study of the industrial project:1 Original(s)

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. Gather the documents

  2. File the documents

  3. Communicate and/or notify yourself of the order of initiation of the process.

  4. Submit additional information, if required.

  5. Make the payment of the evaluation

  6. Attend the visit

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

It is possible to initiate, follow up and finalize the process online, through the Environmental Procedures Integral Window Online - VITAL (if applicable) and before the Regional Autonomous Corporations CAR, however, keep in mind that a technical visit will be made.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

The cost of the process will depend on the appraisal and/or liquidation, considering that the appraisal and/or follow-up fee in accordance with the provisions of Article 96 of Law 633 of 2000, includes fees, travel expenses, travel expenses and analysis and studies that involve the Corporation to attend the request.

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

The time range for the entire process is between 180 and 450 calendar days.

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Decree 2811 of 1974, (Article 50 - 63, 77 - 163)

Decree 1575 of 2007, (Article 28)

Law 99 of 1993, (Title I, VI, VI, VII and VIII)

Law 633 of 2000, (Article 96)

Law 962 of 2005, (Article 25)

Resolution 2202 of 2006, (All)

Resolution 1280 of 2010, (Article 1)

Agreement 10 of 1989, (Articles 13, 33-34, 59)

Agreement 23 of 2009, (Article 2 numeral 6, articles 4, 13-15)

Sole Regulatory Decree 1076 of 2015.

21 - Request permission to occupy watercourses, beaches, and riverbeds

This procedure corresponds to the permanent or transitory authorization for the construction of works that occupy the bed of a stream or water reservoir. It will be required when the company's project requires works, discharges or crossings on beaches, riverbeds, or beds.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for the permit?

  1. Complete the Single National Application Form for the Occupation of Watercourses, Beaches, and Riverbeds. Download at: SUIT

  2. Submit the location plan of the water source in the area of influence: 1 photocopy(s).

  3. Submit the plans and structural and hydraulic calculation reports of the necessary works for the catchment, control, conduction, storage, or use of the watercourse: 1 Photocopy(s). 

  4. In case of acting by proxy, power of attorney: 1 Copy(s) (general power of attorney), 1 Original(s) (special power of attorney)

  5. In case of being the holder of the property - authorization of the owner or possessor of the property:1 Original(s)

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. Gather the documents described in the requirements. 

  2. File the documentation 

  3. Communicate and/or notify of the order of initiation of the process. 

  4. Submit additional information, if required. 

  5. Make the payment of the evaluation 

  6. Receive the visit

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

It is possible to initiate, follow up and finalize the process online, through the Environmental Procedures Integral Window Online - VITAL (if applicable) and before the Regional Autonomous Corporations CAR, however, keep in mind that a technical visit will be scheduled.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

The cost of the process will depend on the appraisal and/or liquidation, considering that the appraisal and/or follow-up fee in accordance with the provisions of Article 96 of Law 633 of 2000, includes fees, travel expenses, travel expenses and analysis and studies that involve the Corporation to attend the request.

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

The total time range for obtaining this process is a minimum of 150 days and a maximum of 360 calendar days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 99 of 1993, (Articles 31, 66)

Agreement 10 of 1989, (Articles 107 -111)

Agreement 23 of 2009, (Article 2 numeral 9 and articles 4, 13-15.)

Resolution 2202 of 2006, (All)

Law 633 of 2000, (Article 96)

Decree 1541 of 1978, (Articles 87 - 97, 104 - 106 and 183 - 204)

Decree 2811 of 1974, (Articles 102 - 105 and 119 - 145)

Resolution 1280 of 2010, (Articles 1 - 2)

Sole Regulatory Decree 1076 of 2015.

22 - Apply for a discharge permit

This permit is requested to discharge wastewater into surface water sources, or into the soil associated with permeable rocky terrain beneath the surface.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for the permit?

  1. Complete the Single National Application Form for Discharge Permits. Download the form at the following link: http://visor.suit.gov.co/VisorSUIT/index.jsf?FI=18744

  2. Submit the technical document (1) original(s), containing: location, description of the system operation, technical reports, and conceptual and basic engineering designs.

  3. Submit the plan identifying the origin, quantity, and geo-referenced location of the discharges to the water body or soil: 1 Photocopy(s)

  4. Submit the characterization of the original discharge (1) Original (s)

  5. Submit land use certificate: 1 Original(s)

  6. Submit the Risk Management Plan for the Discharge Management: 1 Original(s)

  7. In case of acting by proxy, power of attorney: 1 Copy(s) (general power of attorney), 1 Original(s) (special power of attorney).

  8. In case of not being the owner of the property, suitable proof of possession or tenure of the property: 1 Photocopy(s)

  9. In case of being the holder of the property - authorization of the owner or holder of the property: 1 Original(s)

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once you have all the documents?

  1. Gather the documents 

  2. File the documents 

  3. Communicate and/or notify of the order of initiation of the process. 

  4. Submit additional information, if required. 

  5. Make the payment of the evaluation 

  6. Attend the visit

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

It is possible to initiate, follow up and finalize the process online, through the Environmental Procedures Integral Window Online - VITAL (if applicable) and before the Regional Autonomous Corporations CAR, however, keep in mind that a technical visit will be made.

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

The cost of the procedure will depend on the appraisal and/or liquidation, considering that the appraisal and/or follow-up fee in accordance with the provisions of Article 96 of Law 633 of 2000, includes fees, travel expenses, travel expenses and analysis and studies that involve the Corporation to attend the request.

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

The total time range for this process is a minimum of 150 days and a maximum of 360 calendar days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 99 of 1993, (Articles 31 numeral 9, 66)

Law 1955 of 2019, (Article 13)

Decree 50 of 2018, (9,10)

Law 633 of 2000, (Article 96)

Agreement 23 of 2009, (Article 2 numeral 7 and article 4, 13-15)

Resolution 631 of 2015, (All)

Resolution 2202 of 2006, (Articles 1 - 5)

Decree 2811 of 1974, (Articles 5, 134 numeral E, 191, 336)

Resolution 1280 of 2010, (Articles 1 - 2)

Resolution 1514 of 2012, (Articles 1 - 6)

Sole Regulatory Decree 1076 of 2015

23 - Register in the Renewable Natural Resources Use Information System

The purpose of this registry is to obtain standardized information on the use, exploitation, or affectation of renewable natural resources by the activities of the manufacturing sector. It is done before the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies - IDEAM
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for registration?

You need to complete the application for registration in the Single Environmental Registry RUA

Steps
Steps

What steps to follow once I have all the documents?

  • Download and fill out Annex 2 of Resolution 1023 of 2010,

  • File the annex with the competent environmental authority where the establishment is located (CAR)

  • The authority will have 15 working days to notify the user and password

  • Enter and report, either through the IDEAM web portal or the Environmental Authority - http://rua-respel.ideam.gov.co/mursmpr/index.php?tab=3

Note: Establishments with an environmental license or environmental management plan, which have been issued by the National Authority of Environmental Licenses - ANLA, must process the registration before this entity

Virtuality
Virtuality
Where can I go?
The interested party can register online, on the IDEAM.
Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

No cost

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

21 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations do I have to comply with?

  • Law 99 of 1993 (Article 5) (Ordinary Law) 

  • Decree 2041 of 2014 (Article 48) 

  • Resolution 1023 of 2010 of the Ministry of Environment (Article 3 and Article 4) (Administrative Act)

  • Resolution 941 of 2009

24 - Make the registration in the registry of waste or hazardous waste generators

If the activity to be developed in the country as a person or company generates hazardous waste or residues greater than 10 kilograms per month, you must register and obtain the registry of generators of hazardous waste or residues - RESPEL
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to register?

  1. Make the application for registration in the Registry of Generators of Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste - RESPEL: 1 Original(s), before the competent environmental authority of the region where the operation is installed (CAR)

Steps
Steps

What are the steps to follow?

  1. Gather the documents and comply with the requirements for the process 

  2. File the required documentation

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

The interested party can register online, on the IDEAM.

 

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

No cost

Time
Time

How long does this procedure take?

15 working days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 99 of 1993, (Article 31)

Law 1252 of 2008, (All)

Resolution 043 of 2007, (All)

Resolution 1362 of 2007, (Article 1 - 7, annex 1 and 2)

Agreement 23 of 2009, (Article 2 numeral 20 and articles 4, 13-15.)

Sole Regulatory Decree 1076 of 2015. Articles: 2.2.6.1.6.2

25 - Apply for registration as a producer of shrimp and fish for human consumption

If you are going to produce shrimp or fish for human consumption destined for export, you must register as a producer as a preventive measure for the surveillance and control of chemical and biological risks in production that may affect human and animal health and the competitiveness of aquaculture products in international trade.
Requirements
Requirements

What do I need to apply for registration?

  1. Make the application in written form: 1 Original(s), which must contain: a) Name and surnames of the owner or legal representative, citizenship card or NIT, address and telephone number. b) Names, surnames, and registration of the professional responsible for the sanitary management of the farm. c) Name of the farm or property. d) Geographical location (department, municipality, and village). e) Species cultivated. f) Phases of production that are developed in the operation.

  2. Submit the administrative act granting the permit for the aquaculture activity: 1 photocopy(s), issued by the Colombian Institute of Rural Development (INCODER).

NOTE: This procedure is carried out before the Colombian Agricultural Institute – ICA

Steps
Steps

What are the steps to follow once I have all the documents?

  1. File the application and documentation at the Technical Directorate of Health of the entity

  2. Attend the inspection visit

Virtuality
Virtuality

Where can I go?

Conduct the procedure in person at the entity's service points - consult the Directory of Service Points at: http://visor.suit.gov.co/VisorSUIT/index.jsf?FI=639 Obtain information and follow up by e-mail: sanidad.animal@ica.gov.co, Please note that you must attend a technical visit

Costs
Costs

What is the cost of this procedure?

No cost

Time
Time

How long does this process take?

60 calendar days

Regulations
Regulations

What regulations must I comply with?

Law 101 of 1993 (Art. 65) (Ordinary Law) 

Decree 1840 of 1994 (Art.6-7.9) (Regulatory Decree) 

Resolution 1414 of 2006, of the Colombian Agricultural Institute (Article 3) (Administrative Act)