Items we Inspect

Each Regulatory Agency has specific requirements that clinets must satisfy in order to transact business. In addition to custom documentation, import permits, licenses, sanitary and phytosanitary documents may be necessary.

For more information contact the respective Ministry or the JI/EIC.

The time taken for the processing of documents and cargo at the Inspection Centre depends on a number of factors such as; volume and packaging of imports/exports and the level of client complaince. With the JI/EIC, the process is expected to be reduced from a 12-24 hour turnaround time to an average of 6 hours or less.

Ministry of Agriculture

Regualtory Agencies Items Inspected
Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Unit Fresh fruits, Vegetables, Plants and Flowers, Lumber

Ministry of Health

Regualtory Agencies Items Inspected
Bureau of Standards All Imports
Pesticides Control Pesticides
Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceuticals and Nutroceuticals
Public Health All Food for Human Consumption

Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce

Regualtory Agencies Items Inspected
Veterinary Services Division Live Animals, Animal Products eg. Meat, Poultry and Dairy Products, Seafood/Fish, Animal bi-products, Veterinary Pharmaceuticals/Biologicals
Food Storage & Prevention of Infestation Division Food and Feed

Jamaica Customs (MoFPS)

Regualtory Agencies Items Inspected
  All Imports

  • Last modified: June 22, 2009