7. Importation Requirements

General Foods
France

This section provides information on the importation process (shipment, customs, licenses required, and tests requirements). 

7.1 Shipment Declaration

In France, it is the authority “Douane” [1] that is responsible for border control. The same importation requirements as the EU apply (see Section 7.1 of the "General Foods" guidebook for the EU). This authority has issued guidance documents, especially since the United Kingdom left the European Union [2]. 

7.2 Customs Procedure

Please refer to Section 7.2 - Custom Procedure - of the "General Foods" guidebook for the EU.

7.3 Manufacturing License

Please refer to Section 7.3 - Manufacturing License - of the "General Foods" guidebook for the EU.

7.4 Test for Importation

Please refer to Section 7.4 - Test for Importation - of the "General Foods" guidebook for the EU.

7.5 Other Notes or Requirements for Importation

Please refer to Section 7.5 - Other Notes or Requirements for Importation - of the "General Foods" guidebook for the EU.

7.6 Overview Flowchart for Importation Process

Please refer to Section 7.6 - Overview Flowchart for Importation Process - of the "General Foods" guidebook for the EU.

7.7 References

1. Douane guidance on importation

https://www.douane.gouv.fr/

2. Guidance Douane 

10 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE EXPORTING (douane.gouv.fr)