What it is
AESAN (Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition) is Spain’s national agency for food safety and consumer product safety at national level. For many non-food products, market surveillance in Spain is carried out by the autonomous communities (CCAA).
Why it matters for compliance
For products sold in Spain, AESAN is a national reference for consumer and food safety, while the practical surveillance contact for many products can be the relevant regional authority. Brands should be aware that Spanish enforcement can be both national and regional.
How to use it
- Use AESAN for consumer and food safety guidance at national level.
- Identify the relevant regional (CCAA) authority for product market surveillance.
- Keep your technical file and DoC ready for a documentation request.
Good to know
Spain’s split between national and regional competences means the enforcement contact can vary by region and product type.
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