Conditions for exporting fresh garlic to Mexico have improved

Published 2024년 12월 4일

Tridge summary

A recent agreement between the National Directorate of Plant Protection and Senasica, Mexico's national agency for health, safety, and agri-food quality, has led to the elimination of certain agricultural practices. This includes the banning of methyl bromide and aluminum phosphide fumigation, as well as the mandate for Maleic Hydrazide anti-sprout certification. This move is anticipated to lower costs and simplify processes for the productive-exporting sector, making it more competitive. In 2024, Senasa certified the export of 116,421 tons of fresh garlic, with Brazil being the primary market.

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Original content

As of this update - established between the National Directorate of Plant Protection of the national agency and the National Service of Health, Safety and Agri-Food Quality (Senasica) of Mexico - fumigation with methyl bromide or aluminum phosphide and the application and official certification of the anti-sprout, Maleic Hydrazide, are no longer required. 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 remaining suppliers of fresh garlic to that country. So far ...

Source: Agromeat