Food-Grade Salt Certifications: What Every Importer Must Know

ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal, FSSAI, SFDA, ANVISA — the certification landscape for food-grade salt imports can be complex. Here's a complete guide to which certifications apply to which markets.

When importing food-grade salt, the certification requirements vary significantly by destination market. Here is a complete guide:

ISO 22000 & HACCP

These are the baseline requirements for virtually all food-grade salt imports. ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management Systems) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) are accepted by regulators worldwide, including: - EU / FDA / UK FSA / Canadian CFIA - Gulf Cooperation Council (SFDA, ESMA) - Most Asian regulators (FSSAI India, BPOM Indonesia, etc.)

Halal Certification

Mandatory for food-grade imports into most Muslim-majority markets: Saudi Arabia (SFDA requires Halal for food salt), UAE, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, and others. Pelot Salt holds Halal certification from the Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality.

Market-Specific Requirements

• India (FSSAI): Foreign manufacturers must register with FSSAI. Salt must meet IS 253 standards.
• Saudi Arabia (SFDA): Certificate of conformity and Halal certificate required at customs.
• Brazil (ANVISA): ANVISA-registered salt manufacturers only. Iodization is mandatory for retail.
• USA (FDA): Manufacturer must be FDA-registered. FSMA compliance required.

What Pelot Salt Provides

With every food-grade salt shipment, we include: Certificate of Analysis (COA), Halal certificate, ISO 22000 / HACCP certificate, Country of Origin certificate, Phytosanitary / Health certificate, and SGS / Bureau Veritas inspection report on request.