Senasa provides recommendations on products of animal, vegetable or biological origin that cannot be imported into Argentina. It is important to facilitate control tasks.
Passengers returning to the country by land crossings, airports or by river or sea routes must keep in mind that certain products and by-products of animal and plant origin cannot be imported without the corresponding authorization, as a measure of prevention against pests and diseases that may affect national agricultural production.
It is important to seek advice to avoid compromising situations and to identify those products or foods that are allowed to enter the country because they do not pose any risk, provided that they are in quantities appropriate for personal or family consumption and have the proper labeling from the country of origin.
Argentina has 15 thousand kilometers of border: the National Service of Health and Agri-Food Quality (Senasa) is present at 93 points of entry to the country and fulfills its functions with other agencies. border control.
In 20 airports with international arrivals and arrivals in national territory, 48 river and sea ports and 25 land entry points, Senasa agents verify that passengers do not bring in live animals without their corresponding health documentation and those high-risk agricultural foods such as sausages, ham, cold cuts and fruits, as well as flowers and seeds.
“We are a country that produces food, that exports it, recognized internationally. We can access these international markets and even expand them, if we maintain and improve the country's health status. All these prevention measures at borders try to sustain this strength, hence the The importance of travelers understanding the role of our work and collaborating with the country, only allowing in foods that do not pose a health risk," says the agricultural engineer. Juan Pablo Giménez from the General Coordination of Borders and Barriers of Senasa.
In short, Senasa recommends that travelers inform themselves in advance by visiting any of the 368 Senasa offices distributed throughout the country, calling the toll-free number 0800-999-2386 or visiting the website www.senasa.gob.ar.
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