In general standards and labeling do not pose a major hurdle for U.S. exporters to El
Salvador. This is because El Salvador is a standards taker and not a standards maker.
Many products made in the U.S. already meet El Salvador’s standards. The main area of
difference is items for human consumption such as pharmaceuticals and food. Here
registration and labeling requirements require U.S. exporters to follow strict local
guidelines.
Regional labeling standards are being developed by Central American countries for
pharmaceuticals and other products. Detailed labeling requirements are available at
http://www.infoq.org.sv/u_aduanera.htm.
Also, the following requirements are included in the Consumer Protection Law: retailers must have the price of the product either on the packaging or in a visible place; Products
Prepared by Jerry Miller, Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services
ICPHSO 2007
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