Food & beverage
European importers and retailers want products that arrive compliant: authorised ingredients, declared allergens, safe packaging and labels in their language. We score readiness on ten criteria, fix gaps in order, then meet the buyers who want the product.
What we bring to Europe
Sauces, condiments & spices
Products where additives, allergens and contaminant limits decide market access.
Tea & beverages
Pesticide residues, labelling and claims checked against EU rules.
Snacks & noodles
Shelf life, packaging and nutrition labelling for retail.
Specialty & ethnic foods
From diaspora channels to mainstream retail, step by step.
Who buys
- Specialist food importers
- Asian and international grocery chains
- Mainstream retail private labels
- Food-service distributors
Rules that may apply
- General Food Law (EC) 178/2002
- Traceability, safety and responsibilities of the EU food business operator.
- Food Information Regulation (EU) 1169/2011
- Labelling, 14 allergens, nutrition declaration and language rules.
- Food additives (EC) 1333/2008 · Contaminants (EU) 2023/915 · Pesticide residues (EC) 396/2005
- Authorised additives and maximum levels.
- Food contact materials (EC) 1935/2004
- Packaging safety and declarations of compliance.
- Official controls (EU) 2017/625 · Increased checks (EU) 2019/1793
- Import controls, with more frequent checks for some products and origins.
Preliminary map for orientation, not legal advice. Which rules apply depends on the exact product, its use and your role (manufacturer, importer, distributor). Each case is reviewed.
Contact
Is your product ready for these buyers?
Send us your product and target countries. We reply with the demand we see, the rules to check and a proposed first step.