Bolivia: Emapa claims that the beef distributed is certified by Senasag

The Government, through the Food Production Support Company (Emapa), assured that the beef distributed in the country's markets has the quality certification of the National Service of Agricultural Health and Food Safety (Senasag). In response to rumors about the low quality of this product, Franklin Flores, general manager of Emapa, clarified that the supply complies with strict sanitary controls and that the supply has increased due to the recent unblocking of roads. "The market is supplied with beef under the controls of Senasag," said Flores in a press conference. The manager also highlighted that since Monday 20 tons of meat have been distributed in La Paz, transported from Beni at regulated prices. In addition, Emapa has coordinated refrigerated flights from Santa Cruz to ensure supply in the following days. Flores explained that this beef is distributed both to wholesale merchants and to families, with options to purchase specific cuts such as shoulders and legs. “All those ...