Yes, Selling homemade food in Colombia is legal under strict regulatory frameworks enforced by the Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (INVIMA) and local health departments. The 2023 Ley 2111 and Decreto 1076 de 2015 permit sales if compliance with sanitary, labeling, and zoning requirements is demonstrated, though micro-enterprise exemptions exist under Decreto 1625 de 2016. Recent 2026 updates emphasize digital traceability for artisanal producers.
Key Regulations for Selling Homemade Food in Colombia
- Sanitary Registration: Mandatory for all food handlers under Resolución 2674 de 2013, requiring inspections by local Secretarías de Salud. Home-based producers must register as microempresas and comply with BPM (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.
- Labeling Requirements: Pre-packaged foods must display ingredients, allergen warnings, nutritional data, and the producer’s NIT (tax ID) per Decreto 3075 de 1997. Artisanal products face stricter scrutiny for undeclared additives.
- Zoning and Sales Channels: Local ordinances (e.g., Bogotá’s Acuerdo 791 de 2018) restrict home sales to direct-to-consumer models (e.g., farmers’ markets, online platforms). Commercial kitchens or third-party delivery require additional permits from INVIMA.
Violations incur fines up to 5,000 SMMLV (2026 adjusted) and product seizures. Producers must align with Plan Nacional de Alimentación y Nutrición (2024–2030) to avoid penalties.