Argentina revises food export rules

Argentina has reformed food import and export regulations. The new rules allow food imports from countries with “high sanitary standards,” including the United States, to be imported with minimal paperwork.

In addition, exports from Argentina must now only comply with the requirements of destination countries, not Argentina’s domestic regulations. These changes are aimed at providing consumers with more choices and more affordable food. They also aim to improve Argentina’s competitiveness, facilitate trade and benefit both consumers and producers through faster and more efficient food trade processes.

Note: these changes currently apply only to products regulated by the National Institute of Food (INAL). They do not apply to products regulated by SENASA, including meat, poultry, dairy products, pet food and feed.

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