Chile and Brazil launch electronic certification for the export and import of agricultural and forestry products

Starting from November 10 of this year, Chile and Brazil officially began the exchange of electronic phytosanitary certificates for the trade of agricultural and forestry products. This advancement modernizes inspection processes, reduces paper-based procedures, and strengthens security and efficiency in bilateral trade. Agriculture Minister Ignacia Fernández highlighted that this achievement is part of the commitment of President Gabriel Boric's government to strengthen the competitiveness, sustainability, and modernization of the agro-export sector. "Brazil is Chile's main partner in the Southern Cone and the second at the Latin American level in the silvoagropastoral sector. The implementation of this system represents a decisive step towards the modernization of agricultural trade between both countries, as it will expedite dispatch times and strengthen sanitary controls," said the Secretary of State. Furthermore, Minister Fernández emphasized that this measure reduces costs, ...