Brazilian coffee abroad: MAPA requirements for premium exports

Before exporting coffee, it is essential that the company is duly registered and regularized with the MAPA. This process includes obtaining specific registrations to operate in the foreign trade of agricultural products. In addition, the company must be registered with the International Agricultural Surveillance System (VIGIAGRO), which controls the entry and exit of products of animal and plant origin into the country.

Regularization also involves complying with good manufacturing and storage practices, ensuring that the coffee is handled and packaged in such a way as to preserve its sensory characteristics and avoid contamination. MAPA carries out periodic inspections to verify compliance with these standards, and failure to comply can result in penalties or even the suspension of export activities.

One of the pillars of Brazilian coffee exports is quality assurance. MAPA requires that the product be classified according to established technical standards, which evaluate factors such as type, species, grain size, moisture content, defects and sensory characteristics (flavor, aroma, acidity, among others). This classification is carried out by accredited professionals, who issue a quality certificate attesting to the coffee's specifications.

In addition, coffee destined for export must undergo laboratory analysis to verify the absence of contaminants such as mycotoxins, pesticide residues above the permitted limits and heavy metals. These controls are essential in order to meet the requirements of importing countries, which often have strict food safety standards.

Before leaving national territory, exported coffee undergoes an inspection at the point of exit, which can be a port, airport or border post. At this stage, MAPA inspectors check that the product complies with the established standards, including analyzing the documentation, visually inspecting the cargo and, in some cases, taking samples for laboratory analysis.

Inspection at the point of exit is a crucial stage in avoiding problems at the final destination, such as rejection of the cargo due to non-compliance with sanitary or phytosanitary requirements. In addition, this inspection helps to maintain the reputation of Brazilian coffee abroad, reinforcing the image of a high quality product that is safe for consumption.

Exporting Brazilian coffee is a process that requires planning, attention to standards and a commitment to quality. We have executives ready to help you through the entire process of regularizing your coffee for export.