Labeling requirements are enforced by the Independent Health Regulatory Agency (ERIS), which establishes the labeling/marking requirements for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food sectors.  There are special formalities to comply with for the importation of food products.  Food and pharmaceutical products imported into Cabo Verde must abide by international norms and include the date of manufacture, the validity period, composition, trademark, and manufacturer’s name.  The required information must be in Portuguese.

Contact ERIS for more information: 

Address:  Avenida Cidade de Lisboa, Várzea - Praia 296 - A, Cabo Verde

Email :  eris@eris.cv; Phone: +238 262 6410/262 2453