Colombia: Free way for the export of beef, pork, poultry, and dairy products to Cuba

Colombia obtained this authorization after the recognition of the Colombian official inspection system as equivalent to that of the Caribbean country. According to the Ministry of Commerce, this is the result of the audit carried out by the National Center for Animal Health - Cenasa de Cuba, in November and December 2022. "With the aim of strengthening cooperation between both countries and guaranteeing smooth food trade, the National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance, Invima, received the Cuban delegation, and worked in close coordination with the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA). , with the support of Fedegán, Asoleche, Porkcolombia, Fenavi, the interested commercial establishments, as well as the support of the Colombian Foreign Ministry and the Cuban Embassy", indicated the Ministry of Commerce. "The recognition of the official inspection system of Colombia, which has been granted for a period of two years, translates into new export opportunities since it allows ...