The change is related to the treatment of pallets and wood structures for merchandise. Modifications are aimed at ensuring that all processes and products referring to wood packaging.
The government took a step forward with a new measure of deregulation aimed at reducing costs and expediting processes in foreign trade. Specifically, various demands were suppressed that until now complicated the use and transfer of wood packaging such as pallets, boxes or support structures used for the export of products.
Previously, those who operated with these packaging had to meet multiple procedures, obtain authorizations and present specific documents, even if the wood already underwent treatments that meet international health standards. With the implementation of resolution 450/25 of the National Service of Agrifood Health and Quality (Senasa), these obligations are simplified and even eliminated in certain cases.
One of the most important changes is that It will no longer be necessary to process the electronic plant sanitary traffic document (DTV-E) to transport wood packaging that do not contain plant products. In addition, factories and treatment centers may begin to operate automatically after presenting a sworn statement, without waiting for previous authorizations. Senasa will maintain the power to perform inspections, but these will be carried out in short deadlines and without interrupting the activity.
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The obligation to obtain specific permits for each shipment is also eliminated, which will allow a significant reduction of operational costs and greater fluidity in export logistics. The objective is to eliminate bureaucratic steps that increase the process without providing real benefits to health controls.
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HE They will preserve the international standards necessary to ensure that packaging They do not represent health risks globally, concentrating inspections in really essential aspects. The resolution also updates the traceability system of the treated packaging, improves the operating conditions of the authorized establishments and simplifies the administrative tasks of the technical professionals responsible for supervising these processes.
With these reforms, it seeks to optimize times and reduce expenses in export operations that use wood packaging, in a context where logistics efficiency is essential to improve competitiveness. The adjustments do not imply a reduction in health demands, but a modernization of the system to make it more agile, clear and less onerous for both the State and for the actors in the sector.
The regulations refers to the fact that, in accordance with the Law of Bases and Party points for the freedom of Argentines, administrative delegations that improve state management to achieve transparent public administration, efficient and oriented to the common good, must be established, ensuring an effective internal control and transparency in the management of public resources.
Source: Ambito
