Japan reduces controls on shipments of Paraguayan chia

Due to the improvement in the quality and safety of the national production of chia (Salvia hispánica L) exported to Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of this country reported that controls for the presence of aflatoxins, which are highly toxic substances, were reduced. produced by certain fungi, mainly in agricultural crops, capable of causing diseases in both humans and animals. Through the National Chancellery, on May 31, the National Plant and Seed Health and Quality Service (Senave) received the official communication about this provision. With this, Japan will stop inspecting 100% of the loads of the national product and will only apply controls to 30%, a fact that facilitates trade. In this regard, Ing. Agr. Rodrigo González, president of Senave, mentioned that this provision implies that Paraguayan products have been complying with the required requirements. He also highlighted the importance of proper crop management during harvest and post-harvest, so that ...