The General Directorate of the National Authority of Sanitary Regulation has issued the communication ANRS-DG-MLRG-0015-08-24 which states the university degrees authorized to carry out the procedures related to new registrations, renewal, modifications and mutual recognition of food and beverages before the competent authority.

1. As of September 1, 2024, Agro-Industrial Engineers (Food Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Food Agroindustry Engineer, Food Technology Graduate) who apply for a powers evaluation must attach a simple copy of the degree issued by the University to the procedure.

2. Only those with a Chemical-Pharmacy degree and a Pharmacy degree may apply for new registration procedures, renewal, modifications and mutual recognition of food and beverages.

3. Only those with a Food Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Food Agroindustry Engineer and Food Technology Graduates may apply for new registration procedures, renewal, modifications and mutual recognition of food and beverages.

The Health Regulation Agency (ARSA in Spanish), announces (C-ARSA-005-V1) that as of Monday 5, 2024 the update of the Central American Technical Regulation 67.01.31:20 Processed foods. Procedure for the granting, renewal and modification of the sanitary registration.