New Regulations for Food Exportation in Tunisia
As part of the provisions of Law No. 25 of 2019, dated February 26, 2019, regarding the sanitary safety of food products and animal feed, the National Institute for Sanitary Safety of Food Products (Insspa) has announced that starting from January 1, 2026, it will be the sole official body responsible for issuing sanitary certificates prior to the exportation of these products. This was stated in a communiqué published on December 9, 2025.
Source: Insspa
All operators in the food sector, whether they plan to export or are already exporting plant-based products, will now have to comply with the new technical control rules at borders, ports, and airports. The Insspa invites concerned parties to contact its services to inquire about the procedures to follow.
Simplification of Administrative Procedures
This new simplification is part of the efforts to alleviate administrative procedures for exporting companies and reduce the delays in issuing certificates, a crucial part of export files.
Economic Impact
On an economic level, this decision is expected to strengthen the confidence of foreign markets in national food products and enhance their quality. Like many other countries that import Tunisian goods, Tunisia will now be represented by a "single responsible instance" in charge of this process.
International Alignments
The Insspa confirms that negotiations with its counterparts should lead to more harmonized results, in line with the new regulations of international conventions on health and trade matters.
Mehdi Alaya
Consultant and Trainer in International Trade
