Colombia Updates Regulation for Alcoholic Beverages
- eugeniam46
- 3 days ago
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On 14 January 2026, Decree 1083/2025 will come into force, amending previous provisions on the production, importation and marketing of alcoholic beverages.
With the aim of strengthening health surveillance, reducing regulatory burdens and applying a risk-based approach, the National Institute for the Surveillance of Medicines and Food (INVIMA) approved the following regulatory changes for alcoholic beverages in 2025:
Voluntary Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification: The mandatory requirement for GMP certification to obtain a health registration has been removed. However, its implementation remains compulsory.
Recognition of the Free Sale Certificate: This remains a requirement for imported alcoholic beverages.
Extension of validity: GMP certificates issued by INVIMA will be extended by an additional two years.
Benefits for micro-entrepreneurs: A differentiated regime continues to apply, extending the validity of GMP certifications by five years and removing the GMP certification requirement for products marketed under the same brand and classification.
Nevertheless, INVIMA continues to recommend maintaining GMP certification to ensure quality and safety.
