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Establishment health licenses in Guatemala
We support initial licensing, renewal and updates for pharmaceutical, related-product and food establishments, with document review and application follow-up.
Pharmaceutical and related-product establishments
Licenses for pharmaceutical and related-product establishments
We review the category, operations and products the establishment will handle to prepare the relevant dossier for the Department for the Regulation and Control of Pharmaceutical and Related Products.
Pharmacies
We prepare applications for opening, relocation or renewal for establishments that store and dispense medicines and related products.
We review premises documentation, technical supervision and the relevant self-inspection report.
Medicine retail outlets
We assess the category and products permitted for this type of outlet.
We organize the dossier, documents for the responsible technical professional and the municipal rural-area certificate required for opening or relocation.
Natural product retail outlets
We support licensing for natural product establishments selling directly to the public.
We review product types, business documents and the credentials required for the responsible person in this category.
Pharmaceutical wholesalers (droguerías)
We manage dossiers for the import, export, storage and marketing of pharmaceutical and related products.
We review declared activities, technical supervision and facilities; bulk subdivision or repackaging requires a specific scope.
Pharmaceutical and related-product distributors
We identify the category according to the company’s products and activities: over-the-counter medicines, related products or raw materials.
We review offices, warehouses, technical supervision and documentation; any bulk subdivision or repackaging is assessed separately.
Beauty salons
We organize the application, commercial documents, premises layout and evidence of training in beauty services or a related profession.
If cosmetics are also marketed, we assess the distributor authorization relevant to that activity.
Laboratories
We support licensing for pharmaceutical and related-product manufacturing and quality-control laboratories. We define the category based on the planned products, processes and activities.
We review technical supervision, plans, applicable legal and environmental documentation, and document preparation for facility and good-practice evaluations.
Food establishments
Food manufacturing and distribution
Processed food factories
We prepare license applications for processed food plants. We review the application, company identification, factory plans and layout, products to be manufactured, and applicable location and environmental requirements.
We help prepare for inspections and Good Manufacturing Practice reviews, with follow-up on observations from the health authority.
Food distributors
We organize the documentation for fixed food establishments for the license application: owner or legal representative details, commercial documents, location and internal premises layout.
We review staff health and food-handling documents, waste collection and the pest-control plan to prepare the dossier for the relevant Health Center.
Dossier preparation
Which documents we review
We select documents according to the establishment category and whether the application is for opening, renewal, relocation or amendment.
Identification and legal documentation
- Owner or legal representative details.
- Commercial registration certificate and company documents, where applicable.
- Identification, tax details and representation for the procedure.
Premises and operating conditions
- Address, plans or sketches and area layout.
- Activities and products the establishment will handle.
- Self-inspection, sanitary conditions and applicable permits.
Personnel and application
- Credentials of the technical director or responsible professional, according to category.
- Relevant staff health and training documentation.
- Form, signatures, payment receipts and previous license for renewal.
How we work
From assessment to follow-up
1. Initial assessment
We identify the establishment, its activities and the procedure you need.
2. Preparation
We review available documents and identify what is missing.
3. Submission
We organize the application and dossier for submission to the authority.
4. Follow-up
We support the procedure and address relevant observations and inspections.
Already have an establishment license?
We also assess renewals, premises changes, expanded activities and updates to establishment details. Share your current license and planned change so we can identify the procedure and documents needed.
Frequently asked questions about establishment licenses
Which establishments do you support?
We support pharmacies, medicine outlets, natural product outlets, pharmaceutical wholesalers, pharmaceutical and related-product distributors, beauty salons and laboratories. For food, we work with processed food factories and food distributors.
Is an establishment license the same as a product registration?
The license applies to the establishment and its activities. Product registration applies to the product itself. We review which procedures your business needs and how they relate to each other.
Which documentation do you use for a food distributor?
We prepare fixed food establishment documentation: an application addressed to the Health Center, identification and commercial documents, plans or sketches, staff health and food-handling documents, waste collection and pest control. Renewal also requires the previous health authorization document.
Does every establishment need a technical director?
Technical supervision or responsibility depends on the category. We review the training, credentials and registration relevant to the establishment, rather than applying pharmacy requirements to every business.
Can you help if I relocate or expand my activities?
Yes. We review the existing license and planned change to determine whether relocation, amendment, expansion or another procedure applies. We prepare the dossier according to the establishment and planned activities.
How long does the procedure take and what does it cost?
The timeline depends on the category, documentation, inspections and the authority’s evaluation. After reviewing your case, we provide a proposal setting out the service scope, professional fees and applicable official charges.
Can I contact you before I have all the documents?
Yes. Share the business activity, location, products to be handled and available documents. With this information, we can identify the initial requirements and organize the next steps.
Tell us which establishment you want to license
Send the business activity, location, products to be handled and available documents. If you already have a license, include a copy so we can assess the procedure.