Dissolution of CONAL (National Food Commission)
The Argentine National Food Commission (CONAL) has been dissolved.
The food control and management activities have been transferred to ANMAT (National Administration of Medicines, Food, and Medical Technology) and SENASA (National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality). These entities will be responsible for keeping the Argentine Food Code updated and for making any necessary modifications to align with international standards and agreements associated with the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR).
According to the Argentine government, the collegial structure of CONAL was slowing down procedures. The newly appointed agencies are expected to have the capacity to draft, review, and propose regulatory changes effectively.
A New Regulatory Framework for the Importation of Foodstuffs
Decree No. 35/2025 establishes a simplified procedure for importing food into Argentina. This new regulation replaces a previous one that had been in effect for over fifty years.
A list of countries that can be referenced for import purposes is available. When importing from these countries, the administrative process will be simpler.
Argentine Food Code update: Dietetic Foods
Recent updates to Chapter XVII of the Argentine Food Code (CAA) have introduced the following changes regarding dietetic foods:
• Inclusion of beverages added with vitamins and minerals;
• Inclusion of powders for the preparation of beverages with added vitamins and minerals;
• Inclusion of water-electrolyte supplements for electrolyte replacement;
• Amends fortified foods.
These categories now have a clear and updated regulatory framework, promoting transparency, innovation, R&D and new product formulation.
Companies will have until July 2027 to comply with this new regulation.
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