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Food & Beverage
BSTI certification, food safety compliance, labelling, licensing, and distribution agreements.
In short
Tuhin & Partners advises food and beverage businesses in Bangladesh on BSTI standards certification, food safety compliance under the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, labelling and packaging requirements, import licensing, manufacturing and hygiene approvals, distribution and franchise agreements, and trademark protection for brands.
Key takeaways
- Products falling within mandatory standards require BSTI certification before they may be sold.
- Food safety is regulated by the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority under its own statute.
- Labelling requirements cover language, content declarations and dating, and are enforced by inspection.
- Tuhin & Partners advises on certification, licensing, distribution agreements and brand protection.
Food and beverage businesses operate under safety, standards, and labelling regulation enforced by BSTI, the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, and local authorities, alongside the general licensing regime.
We advise producers, importers, and retailers on product standards and certification, licensing and registration, labelling and advertising compliance, supply and distribution agreements, and brand protection.
Common questions
Is BSTI certification mandatory for food products in Bangladesh?
BSTI certification is mandatory for products covered by mandatory Bangladeshi standards, which include many food and beverage items, and a licence must be obtained before those products are marketed. Whether a particular product is caught depends on the standards list applicable to it.
What labelling is required on food products in Bangladesh?
Labelling requirements cover matters such as product name, ingredients, net content, manufacturing and expiry dating, manufacturer details and, for many products, Bangla-language information. Requirements differ by product category and are checked on inspection and at import.
Can a foreign food brand be franchised in Bangladesh?
Yes. Franchise and licensing arrangements are common, and the agreement needs to address trademark licensing, quality control, territory and term, alongside the exchange control treatment of royalty and franchise fees remitted abroad.
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