Enhanced dialogue with Latin American embassies on EU regulations : highlighting upcoming challenges for agri-food exports

On March 18^th AGRINFO had a meeting with the Embassies of the Latin American Countries in Brussels. The meeting took place at the Argentinean official residence, with welcome words delivered by the Ambassador Fernando Iglesias. Representatives from 13 embassies, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay attended the event.

This was a valuable opportunity to exchange in person on EU regulatory developments that will be implemented in the near future and that  could have an impact on  exports from these countries to the European Union. Among the topics covered were EU pesticide MRLs , mineral oil hydrocarbons, packaging, and antimicrobials in food-producing animals.

This meeting fully aligns with AGRINFO’s mission: to support European Union partners in low- and middle-income countries in anticipating regulatory changes that may affect their agri-food exports. By facilitating this type of direct exchange between European institutions and international partners, AGRINFO helps strengthen mutual understanding of regulatory challenges and prepares stakeholders for the necessary adaptations.

This activity is supported by the AGRINFO programme, implemented by COLEAD and funded by the European Union (EU). This publication receives financial support from the European Union. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.