This resolution represents an important step towards the sustainability of Argentine agricultural production and the integration of the country into global value chains that prioritize environmental protection.
The Federal Public Revenue Administration (AFIP) resolved the implementation of a system of monitoring and certification for products agricultural and agro-industrial in the country, in response to European regulations prohibiting the marketing of products from deforested areas since December 31, 2020.
The through the General Resolution 5533/2024, published this Monday in the Official Gazette, establishes a procedure for producers to share information on the traceability of their products through the platform Sectoral Vision of the Gran Chaco (ViSeC), managed by the Rosario Stock Exchange.
This is intended to ensure compliance with European regulations and facilitating access to international markets for national products.
What does this resolution entail?
In essence, the resolution seeks facilitate compliance with European standards which prohibit the import of agricultural products linked to deforestation. To this end, the AFIP is implementing this system of monitoring and certification of products, ensuring that they come from areas free of deforestation.
Key points of the resolution
The central objectives of the measure are:
- Adaptation to European regulations: Argentina aligns itself with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115which seeks to protect forests and biodiversity.
- Monitoring and verification system: A geolocation tracking system is being implemented, which will allow products to be tracked from the field to the port of shipment.
- Simplification of procedures: Wanted reduce the administrative burden for producersfacilitating access to the information necessary to obtain deforestation-free product certificates.
- Data Protection: Data confidentiality is guaranteed by establishing clear mechanisms for consent and use of information.
Why is this measure important?
The importance of this measure lies, according to the official text, in that, by complying with the new regulations, Argentine products will be able to access an increasingly demanding European market in environmental terms. The monitoring system also encourages the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices and forest conservation.
Finally, he mentions the “strengthening of the country’s image”, since the implementation of this system positions Argentina as a responsible food producer committed to protecting the environment.
Source: Ambito
