Argentina: Quarantine treatment centers must label fruit containers

Starting October 28, Quarantine Treatment Centers across the country must label containers containing products that are hosts of the fruit fly and Lobesia botrana (for example, sweet citrus, peppers, grapes, avocado, etc.), subjected to treatment and whose destination is the areas protected from these pests. The measure is contemplated in Resolution 1219/2024 of the National Service of Agri-Food Health and Quality (Senasa) published in the Official Gazette. Senasa explained that all containers leaving the facilities of these centers must have a visible traceability label, which is issued through the Integrated Plant Protection Management System-Single Permanent Inspection System (SIGPV-SUFP). The standard describes both the technical specifications of the inputs and the labeling process. In addition, this measure eliminates the obligation to print the treatment report issued by the software at the time of ...