{"id":1351,"date":"2026-02-02T14:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T13:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alfaagencjacelna.pl\/?p=1351"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T13:57:15","slug":"sanepid-and-imports-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfaagencjacelna.pl\/en\/sanepid-a-import-co-musisz-wiedziec\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanitary and import - what do you need to know before clearing customs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Sanitary inspection and imports<\/strong> is one of the key topics that importers often find out about ... too late. The importation of food and food-contact goods involves additional formal requirements, the fulfilment of which is a prerequisite for the possibility of import clearance and the release of goods on the EU market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, this means one thing: <strong>sanitary import procedures are not a formality<\/strong>, which can be left to the last moment. Their proper planning has a real impact on clearance times, storage costs, the risk of cargo downtime and the smoothness of the entire import process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Therefore, we encourage you to watch <strong>Target Tips<\/strong>, in which <strong>Marcin Szreder of Alfa Customs Agency<\/strong> explains step by step, <strong>when sanitary importation matters<\/strong>, what goods are subject to inspection and how to prepare for customs clearance without unnecessary delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sanitary and import - sanitary procedures before customs clearance\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NbiKOqbyGVs?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/alfaagencjacelna.pl\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is sanitary clearance required for imports?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanepid is involved in the import process for goods that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>are food,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>come into direct or indirect contact with food,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>can affect the health safety of consumers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases <strong>lack of sanitary approval prevents import customs clearance<\/strong>, regardless of whether the remaining customs documentation is complete. This is why <strong>sanitary and customs clearance<\/strong> are so closely interlinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why do sanitary procedures need to be considered as early as the import planning stage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common mistakes made by importers is to treat Sanitary procedures as a step \u201ealong the way\u201d. However, it is <strong>sanitary import procedures<\/strong> often decide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>time of release,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>risk of cargo downtime,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>additional storage or testing costs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>liquidity of further distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The better planned the formal process, the lower the risk of delays and unforeseen consequences on the part of the importer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sanitary and import - what is the procedure?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanitary related procedures include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>declaration of the goods to the competent authority,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analysis of documentation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an assessment of whether additional measures (e.g. tests or visual inspections) are required,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>issuance of a decision allowing further clearance procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the type of goods and the completeness of the documents, <strong>Sanitary import process<\/strong> may run smoothly or require additional action. The correct sequence of paperwork and experience in dealing with this type of case is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can we help as Alfa Customs Agency?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As <strong>Alfa Customs Agency<\/strong> we support importers in the comprehensive transition of the <strong>sanitary and customs procedures<\/strong>, ensuring their consistency with the entire import process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amongst others, we help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>notification of goods to the Sanitary Inspectorate,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contact with the relevant inspectorate,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>completion and verification of documents,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support with any research and visual inspections,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the safe conduct of the import up to the release of the goods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to this <strong>Sanitary importation<\/strong> is not a barrier to clearance, but part of a planned and predictable process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it important to take an informed approach to the Sanitary Inspectorate when importing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well-planned imports are not only about transport and customs documents, but also about <strong>compliance with sanitary requirements<\/strong>. An informed approach to Sanitary procedures allows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>reduce the risk of downtime,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>avoid additional costs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>keep supplies flowing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>safely enter the EU market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you have questions about food importation or Sanepid procedures?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to import food or goods that come into contact with food and you want to be sure to <strong>customs clearance will proceed smoothly and in accordance with the rules<\/strong> - contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='fluentform ff-default fluentform_wrapper_3  ff_guten_block ff_guten_block-3 ffs_default_wrap'><form data-form_id=\"3\" id=\"fluentform_3\" class=\"frm-fluent-form fluent_form_3 ff-el-form-top ff_form_instance_3_1 ff-form-loading ffs_default\" data-form_instance=\"ff_form_instance_3_1\" method=\"POST\" action=\"\" ><fieldset  style=\"border: none!important;margin: 0!important;padding: 0!important;background-color: transparent!important;box-shadow: none!important;outline: none!important; min-inline-size: 100%;\">\n                    <legend class=\"ff_screen_reader_title\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0!important;padding: 0!important;height: 0!important;text-indent: -999999px;width: 0!important;overflow:hidden;\">Contact<\/legend><input type='hidden' name='__fluent_form_embded_post_id' value='1351' \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_fluentform_3_fluentformnonce\" name=\"_fluentform_3_fluentformnonce\" value=\"17d908a743\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1351\" \/><div data-name=\"ff_cn_id_1\"  class='ff-t-container ff-column-container ff_columns_total_2'><div class='ff-t-cell ff-t-column-1' style='flex-basis: 50%;'><div class='ff-el-group'><div class='ff-el-input--content'><input type=\"email\" name=\"email_2\" id=\"ff_3_email_2\" class=\"ff-el-form-control\" placeholder=\"E-mail\" data-name=\"email_2\"  aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-required=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-t-cell ff-t-column-2' style='flex-basis: 50%;'><div class='ff-el-group'><div class='ff-el-input--content'><input type=\"number\" name=\"numeric_field\" id=\"ff_3_numeric_field\" class=\"ff-el-form-control\" placeholder=\"Telephone number\" data-name=\"numeric_field\" inputmode=\"numeric\" step=\"any\"  aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-required=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class='ff-el-input--content'><textarea aria-required=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"label_ff_3_description\" name=\"description\" id=\"ff_3_description\" class=\"ff-el-form-control\" placeholder=\"Subject\" rows=\"3\" cols=\"2\" data-name=\"description\" ><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group    ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-tc'><label aria-label='I consent to being contacted by telephone for the purpose of handling this application. 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Import \u017cywno\u015bci oraz towar\u00f3w maj\u0105cych kontakt z \u017cywno\u015bci\u0105 wi\u0105\u017ce si\u0119 z dodatkowymi wymaganiami formalnymi, a ich spe\u0142nienie warunkuje mo\u017cliwo\u015b\u0107 przeprowadzenia odprawy celnej importowej i dopuszczenia towaru do obrotu na rynku UE. 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