Packaging for

South America

South America is known for its diverse ecosystems, rich cultures, and vibrant cities. From the Amazon rainforest to the Andes mountains, this continent offers a wealth of natural beauty and cultural experiences.

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Your packaging should be ready for wherever your business grows. We help make each market easier to enter, with the right support behind every order. From first shipment to repeat orders, we keep the process clear and practical.

Regulatory requirements

MERCOSUR Food Contact Rules

MERCOSUR countries use harmonised rules for many food-contact packaging materials, including plastics and paper.

Brazil ANVISA

ANVISA regulates food-contact packaging by material type, including plastics, paper, metal and glass.

RDC 843/2024 / IN 281/2024 — Brazil

Most food packaging does not need individual ANVISA registration, but it still has to meet the applicable technical requirements.

Recycled PET — Brazil

Food-contact packaging made from post-consumer recycled PET has additional notification requirements.

Retailer requirements

Business Licensing

Retailers must obtain a business license.

Tax Registration

Tax registration is required for all businesses.

Health Regulations

Compliance with health regulations is essential.

Advertising Standards

All advertising must comply with local standards.

Shipping time

São Paulo, Brazil

road freight

7-9 weeks

Air freight

2-3 weeks

for time-sensitive shipments.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ocean freight

7-9 weeks

Air freight

2-3 weeks

for time-sensitive shipments.

Lima, Peru

Ocean freight

7-9 weeks

Air freight

2-3 weeks

for time-sensitive shipments.

Bogotá, Colombia

Ocean freight

7-9 weeks

Air freight

2-3 weeks

for time-sensitive shipments.

We’re ready when you are

We’ll reply within 24 hours to confirm the details and help with your quote.