INC 02/2018: Complete Guide to Fresh Vegetable Traceability in Brazil

1. What is INC 02/2018

The Joint Normative Instruction ANVISA-MAPA No. 02 of February 7, 2018, is the federal standard that mandates the traceability of fresh vegetable products for human consumption throughout Brazil.

Issued jointly by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), the standard primarily aims to monitor and control pesticide residues along the entire production chain — from field to consumer.

"Traceability: unique procedures that allow detecting the origin and tracking the movement of a product along the production chain through recorded informative and documentary elements." — Art. 2, item XI, INC 02/2018

2. Who must comply

INC 02/2018 applies to all entities in the fresh vegetable production chain operating in Brazil — whether individuals or legal entities, public or private. This includes local production and imported products for human consumption.

• Retailers (supermarkets, small shops, fairs)
• Distribution centers
• Wholesalers
• Importers
• Packing houses
• Primary producers

5. Fines and penalties

Fines can reach R$ 500,000 plus administrative sanctions like establishment closure and product seizure.

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