Argentina improved phytosanitary conditions for the export of fresh garlic to Mexico

Published 2024년 12월 2일

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Argentine garlic export conditions to Mexico are set to improve, with a new agreement between Senasa and Senasica of Mexico simplifying procedures and reducing costs. The agreement eliminates the need for fumigation and the compulsory certification of certain agents, benefiting the national productive sector and enabling it to compete effectively. In 2024, Senasa has certified the export of 116,421 tons of fresh garlic, with Brazil, the United States, Spain, Taiwan, and Mexico as the main destinations.

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BUENOS AIRES - The National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality (Senasa) agreed to improve the conditions for exporting fresh Argentine garlic to Mexico, which implies simpler procedures and lower costs for the national productive sector. As of this update - established between the National Directorate of Plant Protection of the national agency and the National Service for Agri-Food Health, Safety and Quality (Senasica) of Mexico - fumigation with methyl bromide or aluminum phosphide is no longer required, as is the application and official certification of the anti-sprouting agent, Maleic Hydrazide. In this way, the agreement means a simplification, streamlining and lower costs for the productive-exporting sector and better positions it to compete with the ...

Source: Argentina.gob.ar