Registration is a significant pillar of the National Food Control System. It has been developed along the Codex Alimentarius guidelines and principles, detailed in the document (CACGL 82-2013).

An effective food control system relies on an updated and precise database covering the entirety of the food supply chain, which can be called upon to facilitate food control when needed. This can only be done by registering food products. Moreover, registration is necessary to guarantee food safety and integrity proactively.

Several factors are considered when considering a registration request. For instance, the level of practical danger that food companies or food products represent is established based on the item’s nature and homologation dates. Moreover, approving registration requests, issuing, and maintaining licenses, or revoking them are tied to the compatibility of homologation with relevant terms and conditions. Based on these factors, the level of practical danger of food companies and products may be adjusted and updated.