Argentina opened the Chilean market for animal viscera and by-products

Chile opened its market to the importation of animal viscera and by-products for human consumption—which is used as a component in the preparation of foods such as sausages—coming from the Republic of Argentina. The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) of Chile informed the National Service of Agri-Food Health and Quality (SENASA) of the acceptance of the requirements contained in the international veterinary certificate (CVI) agreed upon by both agencies for the shipments of edible viscera and by-products of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and horses from Argentina for human consumption. The measure is already in effect. This is the result of negotiations carried out over three months by the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries of the Nation, dependent on the Ministry of Economy, SENASA, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, and Worship of the Nation, in which there were technical exchanges until an agreement was reached on the ...